SHADY PALM CAFE
7180 WINDING CYPRESS BLVD, Naples FL 34114 · 239-732-5995
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there are two cans if tomato juice and one can of marinara sauce with dented rims not segregated from the undamaged cans.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the naked table cooler in front of the flat top grill, sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator the cooler was loaded two hours prior. Contents of cooler moved back into the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table taco meat (134F - Hot Holding). Operator increased the water volume under the pan and increased the heat.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the salad station cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding). In the naked table on the cook line pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). Operator removed all time temperature control for safety foods to the three door reach in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank at the bar.
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. There are sanitizer buckets in top of prep tables throughout the kitchen.
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. The hand washing sink at the bar has been moved from one side to the other without submitting plan review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the three door reach in cooler rice that was prepared greater than 24 hours prion is not date marked.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. There are cases of french fries on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. There are sanitizer buckets in top of prep tables throughout the kitchen.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw fish is stored over cooked meatballs. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler under the grill, Poultry (47F - Cold Holding); Fish (48F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the chicken and fish to the walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a fan in front of the hand washing sink by the prep sink. Operator moved the fan.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in front if the deep fryer ham (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the out of temperature items and contacted technician for repair.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are 5 gallon buckets and a floor fan in front of the hand washing sink by the back door. Operator removed all items blocking the handwashing sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided the operator with a copy of a consumer advisory.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee drink on top of the make table cooler in the salad station. Operator discarded the drink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs.
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there are two cans if tomato juice and one can of marinara sauce with dented rims not segregated from the undamaged cans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the lift top make table cooler on the cook line, cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Operator iced items in the cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a container of tomato sauce there is a plastic ramekin. Operator removed the plastic ramekin.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there are two cans if tomato juice and one can of marinara sauce with dented rims not segregated from the undamaged cans. See stop sale.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on a hair net.
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