PALOMA BLANCA CAFE
4440 DOMESTIC AVE UNIT 3, Naples FL 34104 · 239.649.7499
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler; raw beef container stored over unwashed oranges. Operator removed raw beef container to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near cook line; slice tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area.
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Single-service spoons not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored single service spoons inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled near dry storage. Operator labeled salt container.
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over unwashed oranges in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of paint stored on shelf with food in dry storage area. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
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/ Reinaldo Martinez 11-17-2020 and expired on 11-17-2025 and no other certified food manager available.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Reinaldo Martinez 11-17-2020 and expired on 11-17-2025 and no other certified food manager available.
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/ one counter person and three cooks working with food and no certified food manager present.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Oranges used for fresh juice not washed prior to being squeezed for service. Discussed washing and proper storage with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Two ceiling vent missing at dining area.
Apr 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit at front counter; cooked pork (122F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked pork placed in the unit for one hour. Operator started reheating cooked pork to 165.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store dirty dishes at front counter. Operator removed dirty dishes.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler at prep area; per operator cooked pork prepared and stored the day before inspection not properly date marked. Operator put date mark on cooked pork.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with rice bag at dry storage. Operator removed employee bag to proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter.
Two ceiling vent missing at dining area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled. Operator labeled sugar container.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator diluted to: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery to go nag used to store bread in walk in cooler. Operator removed bread from bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat tamales in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to,proper storage
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator diluted to: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to rinse food service items.
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. Only unsigned copies on hand. Operator and employees signed during inspection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-20-2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork loin, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as scoop in rice. Operator removed cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, backpack and sweatshirt on food storage shelf
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk-in cooler raw pork is stored over cases of oranges. Operated moved the pork to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot boxes near the mop sink, potatoes (128F - Hot Holding); bedf (128F - Hot Holding). Operator moved items to the oven to reheat.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events.
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 the employee health reporting agreement, employees began reading and signing the agreement.
Food stored on floor. In the walk-in freezer cases of plantains are stored on the floor. Operator moved the plantains to proper storage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The handle if the ice scoop is in direct contact with the ice in the ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the front counter single service utensils are stored with the food contact surface up.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to the wire shelf near the fryer. Operator remove items from inside the handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator stated the cook pork was made on July 8, 2023. Operator placed date mark on cook pork inside the walk-in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors for employees.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on multiple units in the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf near the hand washing sink.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.