RIDGWAY BAR AND GRILL
1300 S THIRD ST, Naples FL 34102 · 239-262-5500
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 small flying insects at indoor bar on walls and shelves where liquor bottles are stored and flying under ice bin. None observed landing on food or food equipment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024031087 | Apr 17, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator set up three comp sink to sanitize and called technician.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked bs on in cook line cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke not marked as raw on both lunch and dinner menus.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water reaching only 88F. Operator moved pan to heat to heat water.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed mashed potatoes (44F - Cooling) in Reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator stated made yesterday, operator discarded product.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole beef under ground beef and raw fish under beef in Walk-in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed gloves not changed after changing tasks. Educated operator and operator educated employee.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dumb sink.
No handwash sink for employees. No hand wash sink in bar area.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bag of mussels with no tag. Operator discarded mussels.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed fish vacuum sealed with no haccp plan. Educated operator on need of haccp plan.
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish and eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked onions and peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top salad cook line cooler.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed fish vacuum sealed with no haccp plan. Educated operator on need of haccp plan.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee lunch bag, sweater and cell phone stored above prep area. Operator moved items for proper storage.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust like substance.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on dirty portion of ice machine which is outside. Operator put ice scoop in ware washing station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean pans in storage area.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside ice machine in non protected area.
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. After priming discovered sanitizer not being drawn into machine. Operator called technician for repair.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer at three compartment sink testing above 500ppm. Operator drained and drew new, now testing at 200ppm. Operator also educated employee on proper sanitizing procedures.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna poke on menu not marked with consumer advisory. Operator corrected menu and replaced before end of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for butter held on cook line. Provided operator with written plan.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink and food stored in reach in cooler in server area. Operator moved for proper storage.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored food contact surface up in server area.
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand washing sink at full service out door bar.
Jun 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand washing sink at full service out door bar.
Apr 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand washing sink at full service out door bar.
Apr 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 small flying insects at indoor bar on walls and shelves where liquor bottles are stored and flying under ice bin. None observed landing on food or food equipment.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand washing sink at full service out door bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar has no Hand Washing sink and was added without plan review.
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 small flying insects at indoor bar on walls and shelves where liquor bottles are stored and flying under ice bin. None observed landing on food or food equipment.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand washing sink at full service out door bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar has no Hand Washing sink and was added without plan review.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted. Corrected on site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Multiple ice scoop handles in ice bin at the bar.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on shelf under cook l ine. Corrected on site
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server touch pickles with bare hands while plating food. Had operator to explain to use tongs, gloves or deli paper when handling foods that are ready to eat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) on the floor next to the reach in cooler. Operator placed the raw chicken inside the walk in cooler.
Packaged food has no English labeling on three bottles on kimchee. Operator removed and voluntary discarded the kimchee.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall dear the deli slicer.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the reach in cooler near the salad station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
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.