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2464 VANDERBILT BEACH RD STE 500, Naples FL 34109 · 239-232-3718
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pan in the kitchen ground beef (100F - Hot Holding). Per operator the ground beef was cooked less than two hours prior. Operator reheated the ground beef 165F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed The hand sink in the dish washing area blocked with boxes. Operator removed boxes off hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided hand soap.
Observed (plastic yellow and black containers) Nonfood-contact surface on cook lome soiled with grease, food debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the stand alone cooler in main kitchen prep area, observed a bag of raw chicken placed on a container of raw unwashed potatoes. Discussed with operator cross contamination, operator rearranged for proper storage.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Juan Du, hired over 60 days with no proof of training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the reach in cooler, observed Fried chicken without a date. Operator stated foods were made Monday.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator dumped water and added the correct amount of chlorine. End result: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. There is braised pork, braised beef and braised vegetables in the reach in cooler with no date marking. Per operator the braised items were prepared more than 24 hours prior to.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pan in the kitchen ground beef (100F - Hot Holding). Per operator the ground beef was cooked less than two hours prior. Operator reheated the ground beef 165F.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The soap dispenser in the kitchen is not operating, operator provided soap.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A cup with no handle is used to scoop water from a bowl to make slurry.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the grill handle. Operator removed the tongs.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 7-29-24. Near Three compartment sink Hand washing sink is blocked by boxes.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. At Three compartment sink no sanitizer available for use. Operator went to buy sanitizer grade chlorine bleach and returned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cornstarch with no handle.
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee entering the kitchen and handling food without hand washing. Educated employee about hand washing times.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler observed raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat noodles. Operator rearranged products.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed kitchen employee washing hands in a utility sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen is blocked by buckets and containers. Hand washing sink In back area has fryer baskets being stored inside.
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. Observed no signatures on employee reporting agreements. Employees read and signed during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
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 and Reach in freezer Observed beef,chicken dumplings, and several soups with no date marking.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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