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PATIO CAFE RESTAURANT

10711 N TAMIAMI TRL, Naples FL 34108 · 239.260.1075

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103226
Grade history
JUN 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 53F cold hold, Swiss cheese 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put egg wash in deeper pan and lids put on top of cheese.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee go outside and return to food prep with no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler observed Raw shell eggs being stored over sauerkraut. Operator moved eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at utility sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to utility sink faucet. Operator replaced vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu contains poached eggs with no secondary designation like an asterisk. Operator began marking menus with a marker.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at dishwasher area and outside. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-25
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on front line. Operator moved tongs to a utensil container.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cooks line in standing water 126F. Operator turned up heat. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-26
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign observed ar Hand washing sink on cooks front line. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-25
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed in produce cooler, very dimly lit. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-25
Basic/38-04-4/Repeat Violation
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Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Hidden raw/undercooked ingredient with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Poached eggs offered on menu with no secondary reminder that consumer advisory applies.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 29, 2025 · No secondary reminder observed this visit Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher Hand washing sink observed no paper towels or soap. Operator replenished soap and paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 29, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand washing sink sign near fryer.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Produce cooler very dimly lit.
Basic/38-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dishwasher Hand washing sink observed bucket being stored inside. Operator removed bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Hidden raw/undercooked ingredient with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Poached eggs offered on menu with no secondary reminder that consumer advisory applies.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher Hand washing sink observed no paper towels or soap. Operator replenished soap and paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Unlabeled chemical spray bottle in dishwasher area. Operator labeled spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed rack of bread being stored on the floor. Operator put bread on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in water 120F. Employee moved to a hotter location on the grill.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand washing sink sign near fryer.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Produce cooler very dimly lit.
Basic/38-04-4/Warning
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored near clean cups in the server area. The operator properly stored the medicine.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near a box of bananas. The operator properly stored the chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed glass bowls with no handle used as scoops for rice, flour, and sugar. The operator removed the bowls from the foods.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic bottles of apple juice stored on the floor in the server station. The operator properly stored the fish and apple juice.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation on the cook line.
Basic/14-36-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage shed. The operator properly stored the boxes.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with oatmeal.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods. Operator fixed.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 53F cold hold, Swiss cheese 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put egg wash in deeper pan and lids put on top of cheese.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked sauces, stuffing, and meats not date marked in walk cooler. Educated operator on the importance of date marking foods. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mashed potatoes. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints when working with food.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving near air handler for ac unit.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping lids closed. Operator closed lids.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are multiple items that were prepared on site with no date marking in the walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish washing area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The right hand door of the two door reach in cooler by the oven gas exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the produce walk-in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over unwashed onions. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the two door make table cooler in front of the drill, chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beed (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); pepper cheese (58F - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the two door make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the turkey to the bottom of the cooler. Corrective action taken. In the top of the two door make table cooler in front of the drill, chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beed (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); pepper cheese (58F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the fryer. Operator supplied paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink by the fryer. Operator supplied soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are multiple items that were prepared on site with no date marking in the walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish washing area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned the ice machine wall.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The right hand door of the two door reach in cooler by the oven gas exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are unprotected coffee filters in the service area. Operator discarded the unprotected coffee filters.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals improperly stored on shelf with food. Operator moved for proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill container with water. Educated employee and operator. Employee instructed on proper use of hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple gravy's, sauces and soups not date marked. Made Saturday per operator. Operator provided dates.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for 10 employees.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle in bowl in granola. Operator removed for proper storage.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canisters not secured. Operator secured canisters... Repeat 7/21/2023
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat 7/21/2023.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawing in standing water. Water kept being turned off, operator corrected and educated employees on proper storage.
Basic/06-01-5
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage.. Repeat 2/14/2023, 9/15/2022
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 19, 2023 · Observed tongs still on door handle. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not marked with consumer advisory indicating a raw item.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back by cook line and men's handicap stall. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured. Operator secured tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of pancake and waffle mix stored on floor in back shed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster and grease container in enclosure.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage.. Repeat 2/14/2023, 9/15/2022
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.