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MR BIGFISH

754 NEAPOLITAN WAY STE 1, Naples FL 34103 · 239.262-2665

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2101509
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler towards the corner of the kitchen, observed raw chicken over raw white fish. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line next to fryers, observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (49F - Cold Holding). Operator closed reach in lid to allow foods to cool. Operator stated foods were moved from walk in cooled to reach in less than an hour to inspection. At the bar observed cheese olives (64F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese olives were removed from cold holding less than an hour prior to inspection. Discussed time as a public health control with operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice equipment blocking hand sink at the bar.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed more than 4 food handlers at time of inspection, no certified ood manager present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Wences, Deni, veli, amy, besnik,danielle, Susan.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
The state's own report →
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the bar area, observed, cheese stuffed olives (57F - Cold Holding), in the storage area by the cook line, observed dairy butter (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods have been out for less than an hour. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Petrika Karakosta date issued: 6/10/25
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Three Spray bottles containing substance not labeled at the dishwashing area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator stated they are using detergent and pre soak. Operator switched chemical to quaternary with proper strength. End result, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler towards the corner of the kitchen, observed raw chicken over raw white fish. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR employee health reporting agreement. Employee began to sign form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area, observed two unlabeled chemical spray bottles
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler, observed raw fish being stored over ready to eat butter sauce. Operator rearranged products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Walk in cooler observed Six unopened, thawed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form for operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Provided operator with consumer advisory for oysters. Operator hung signs in front and at bar.
Intermediate/02A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees trained by Safe Staff 3-20-22.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area, observed two unlabeled chemical spray bottles
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Walk in cooler observed Six unopened, thawed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler, observed ready to eat soup and ready to eat lobster with raw fish being stored above. Operator rearranged products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding is in disrepair in storage room.
Basic/36-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust hood in dishwasher area has accumulated debris
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones above salad station on front line
Basic/40-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher hood exhaust has accumulated grease and debris
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At server area.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. 5-13-2023
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna portions In walk-in cooler thawed without removing packaging, operator removed packaging
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Around Dishwasher area
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic clear, tumblers at server area
Basic/24-08-4
Floor tiles in disrepair. In kitchen front line
Basic/36-17-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At server station
Basic/14-33-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.