SANTA FE CAFE NAPLES
5555 TAMIAMI TRAIL N STE G 13, Naples FL 34108 · 239-631-7450
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice.
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1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024013609 | Jan 23, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In Walk in cooler observed raw chicken being stored over oranges. Operator moved raw chicken
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed non service animal at front counter. Animal was removed.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hair and not washing hands while working. Operator told employee to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on front line observed sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods being cold held for one hour. Operator moved products to a colder refrigerator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees handling food with no hair restraint. Employees tied back hair. This is a repeat violation from 4-29-25
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 46F cold hold, butter 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Observed Raw hamburger 50F cold hold and cheddar cheese 68F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Operator placed butter and sliced tomatoes in working reach in cooler. Operator placed bags of ice on foods and filled in empty spaces with containers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by containers of food. Operator removed containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
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. Educated operator on the importance of updating employee food safety training. Operator bought more training books to train employees.
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. Observed raw salmon thawed in packaging with label to remove. Stop Sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator employee preparing food wearing bracelets and watches. Operator removed jewelry.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen smoked salmon thawing at room temperature.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
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. Operator opened fish before leaving inspection.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk-in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over unwashed lemons, raw chicken is stored over unwashed tomatoes. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the two door under counter cooler raw shell eggs are stored over peeled garlic and heavy cream. Operator moved the raw shell eggs to proper storage. In the walk-in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over salad dressings.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the bottom of the make table cooler at the front counter there is 2 1/2 pounds of chicken salad that is date marked that it was prepared 8 days prior. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the bottom of the make table cooler at the front counter there is 2 1/2 pounds of chicken salad that is date marked that it was prepared 8 days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the under counter cooler in the kitchen, Pork (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to the drawer cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink at the front counter is used as a dump sink as evidenced by tea around the drain.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in service area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris and lime scale on the top of the dishwasher.
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed eggs on cook line held on time with no time mark. Operator able to provide proper time.. Repeat 7/28/2023
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with sheet trays and roll of foil. Operator moved items to allow access.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in shared restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup on cook line prep table. Operator moved for proper storage.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine improperly stored above prep table. Operator moved for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time mark on eggs and empanadas held on time. Operator was able to provide correct time.
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 time as public health control. Assisted operator on filling out form.. Repeat 2/15/2023
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