VAN VAN CUBAN CAFÉ
2500 TAMIAMI TRL N STE 111, Naples FL 34103 · 239.228.6814
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, observed a container raw chicken stored above ready to eat chicken. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
Employee personal items stored at food preparation area. Observed employees cellphone on cutting board at reach in cooler. Operator stated they will wash, rinse sanitize cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple bottles of oil and vinegar stored on the floor on the cook line. Operator stated they will work on removing them off the floor.
Interior of oven and sandwich press has accumulation of black substance and heavy grease build up.
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Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of cooked meats not covered in the walk in cooler. Operator began to cover with plastic wrap.
May 4, 2026Call 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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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. Two servers handling food are missing food handler training. Employees have been working at establishment for more than 60 days.
Mar 4, 2026Warning 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, observed raw beef stored above ready to eat house made sauces. In the stand alone cooler across from cook top, observed raw chicken above raw beef. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook top, observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (46F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods were moved to reach in cooler less than an hour prior to beginning of inspection. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing located in the bar area. Handwashing sink is being used as a dump sink. Discussed with operator handwashing sink is to be used only for handwashing to prevent and reduce cross contamination.
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. Two servers handling food are missing food handler training. Employees have been working at establishment for more than 60 days.
Food stored on floor. In the main food prep area, observed bags of onions, box of tomatoes, box of avocados stored on the floor. In the dish storage area observed cans of tomatoes stored on the floor. In the closet near the food prep area, bags of rice are stored on the floor. Operator began to remove foods off the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at the bar area.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler raw beef in container and water bottles are placed directly on the floor.
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cooler in front of the flat top, raw beef was placed below raw chicken. Operator moved into the walk in cooler for proper storage.
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 make table cooler in the kitchen cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); pork tenderloin (55F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make table cooler in the kitchen cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); pork tenderloin (55F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish washing area was blocked by a chair.
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. Employees read and signed health agreement during inspection.
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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler raw beef in container and water bottles are placed directly on the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medications stored in a food preparation area.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In Reach in cooler, observed raw chicken being stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken below cooked chicken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers of cooked beef and rice with no date marking
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage area, observed container with no handle being used for scooping rice.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and clothing with dry storage foods
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed, cooked flank steak, and cooked vegetables in Reach in cooler on front line. Per operator, products were prepared 12.12 at 1:00 p.m. Educated operator about date marking potentially hazardous foods. Operator date marked products.
Insect control device installed over clean creamer pitchers. Operator moved pitchers
May 13, 2024□ 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade containers storing soup portions Educated operator about different containers to use
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees training expired 11-1-2023
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef portions at triple sink in standing water. Operator turned water on.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Near reach in freezer, two propane tanks observed
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, observed raw beef over cooked chicken.Operator rearranged products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, observed raw pork loin over sliced ham, Operator rearranged products
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling has acoustic tiles in prep and storage areas 5-9-2023
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler in kitchen, observed no ambient thermometer. Operator put a thermometer inside unit
Jul 25, 2023□ 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles have accumulated grease and debris in kitchen has acoustic tiles 12-12-22
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.