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VOURLA MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ AND GRILL

1860 9 ST N UNIT P1, Naples FL 34102 · 239-888-7074

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats165
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103619
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator to start filling out.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022035918Jun 7, 2022Oct 4, 2022$1,000
7--2020058453Dec 14, 2020May 11, 2021$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-13-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the ware washing hand sink blocked by buckets.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the hallway hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed their current license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards heavily grooved in the establishment.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the two cooks wearing watches. Operator had them remove them.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on their dry floor of the establishment in multiple areas. Reviewed with the operator.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Box of single-service food container stored on floor behind the bar.
Basic/25-05-4
Faucet/handle broken at handwashing sink near dishmachine.
Basic/29-09-4
Food stored on floor. Water bottle case stored on floor at front counter.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on cooks line with food and clean and sanitized plate ware. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Bottle of Windex stored on prep table with clean plate ware. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build up on can opener in prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Food debris present on can opener. Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish machine area, hand sink blocked with 5 gallon bucket lids. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Hand sink blocked. Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · No measuring device available Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chili, shrimp and vegetable sauce, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator date marked foods during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Multiple foods in walk in cooler not date marked Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Grape leaves and case of shelled eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator placed food i to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep kitchen disabled due to plumbing leak. Operator is waiting for parts.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside both reach in coolers on cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen stored with cooking utensils on cooks line. Operator moved to proper storage.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on cooks line with food and clean and sanitized plate ware. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ekrem Ilhan 12-23-2019 and expired on 12-23-2024. No other valid food manager training certification available.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build up on can opener in prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish machine area, hand sink blocked with 5 gallon bucket lids. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chili, shrimp and vegetable sauce, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator date marked foods during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in walk in cooler and in reach in cooler on cooks line not ID'ed and segregated
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Grape leaves and case of shelled eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator placed food i to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep kitchen disabled due to plumbing leak. Operator is waiting for parts.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside both reach in coolers on cooks line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 enter kitchen area and prepare food without hand washing. Discussed with operator required hand washing.
High priority/12A-16-4
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Beef stored in grocery to go bags that are not food grade in walk in freezer
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw octopus stored over ready to eat chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Repeat violation form inspection dated 03-14-2024. Operator moved food to,proper storage
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back,prep are blocked with food equipment
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice pudding, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior to not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor of walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in cut out of make table. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.
Basic/21-10-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gyro cone thawing at room temperature on spit.
Basic/06-01-5
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 bar dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Operator called technician and is using main dishwasher until fixed.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Observed dishwasher still in use and testing at 0ppm after running three times. Time extended 7 days to allow time to fix dishwasher.. Operator said called technician and they instructed was working. Operator called technician again. Time Extended
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats and fish over sauces, pickled cabbage and olives in walk in cooler. Repeat 9/27/2023.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Observed storage still not correct. Educated cook on proper storage and cook moved. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 bar dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Operator called technician and is using main dishwasher until fixed.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats and fish over sauces, pickled cabbage and olives in walk in cooler. Repeat 9/27/2023.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and octopus in reach in cooler near cook line.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test kit for low temp dish machine in bar area or for high temp main dishwasher.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back area and in dish area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands on the prep line.
High priority/12A-28-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken over cooked beef in the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator to start filling out.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles in the walk in cooler with no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded the beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4

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.