Naples, Collier County

THE CAFE

821 5 AVE S, Naples, FL 34102

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 21, 2026
City
Naples
County
Collier
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24572315

High Priority - 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 their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator attempted to call ecolab and started to sanitize in their 200ppm quaternary triple sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24572312

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of containers of potatoes in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24572311

High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs and hollandaise sauce not time marked. Operator stated they have been out for 2 hrs and time marked them accordingly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24572316

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on a steam table: Sausage (105F - Hot Holding) Operator stated they been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator set them in the oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24572310

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to ketchup bottles. Operator moved over the chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24572313

Intermediate - Only half written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed there plan half written. Operator finished the plan. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24572314

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect device stored over their meat slicer. Operator removed the device. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24049811

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front line; cream cheese (71F - Cold Holding). Per operator cream cheese stored at front line for 2 hours. Operator added cream cheese in Time as Public Health Control form. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24049809

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24049810

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near dishmachine. Operator labeled spray bottle.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 23742805

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler observed 1.5 pounds of ahi tuna and 2 pounds of Mahi Mahi thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging stated to removed completely prior to thawing.

03A-02-5

Detail 23742806

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line, mozzarella cheese (54 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding) less than two hours. Operator iced down food to rapidly chill Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 23742804

Basic - 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. In reach in cooler observed 1.5 pounds of ahi tuna and 2 pounds of Mahi Mahi thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging stated to removed completely prior to thawing.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 23548185

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol and first aid spray stored above food and clean dishes. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23548187

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef thawing in reach in cooler over ready to eat sausage patties. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23548188

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees wash hands in sanitizer water on shelf under cook line. Operator educated employees on proper hand washing.

14-01-5

Detail 23548186

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed dish with no handle stored in flour. Operator removed dish Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23548189

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on storage unit near expo line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 23548190

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed scissor sharpening tool stored above food in back storage area with freezer. Moved item. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-37-5

Detail 22840753

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the bakery area ceiling not smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable.

36-34-5

Detail 22840751

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with debris build up.

12B-07-4

Detail 22840754

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on employee cook line above food and next to clean utensils. Corrected on site

40-06-5

Detail 22840752

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In juice area in front employee cell phone, ear buds and charger on shelf with customer food. Corrected on site

38-01-4

Detail 22840755

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields in kitchen multiple damaged, cracked or melted.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-19-4

Detail 22233350

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Advised team member to wash hands in warm water. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22233352

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to fill pitchers of water. Informed the operator that hand washing sinks are for hand washing only. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 22233351

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container oat meal. Chef lifted the handle above the oat meal. Corrected On-Site

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22046800

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener near the rear door.

16-46-4

Detail 22046799

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning next to the dish washer.

42-03-5

Detail 22046802

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed Ridgid unit touching gluten free mix on the wire shelf near the rear door.

02D-01-5

Detail 22046801

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name of oat inside the dry storage room and under the line. Operator label the containers.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 21296764

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the three door make table on the cook's line raw hamburger is stored over raw fish. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21296763

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the three door make table on the cook's line, hamburger (44F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the hamburger meat. Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 21296762

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Under other breakfast choices on the menu the smoked salmon and poached eggs are not identified.

53B-14-5

Detail 21296761

Intermediate - 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.

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 20953078

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-24: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20953079

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of training for some employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-24: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20953080

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 89F after being for five minutes at the hand wash sink at the smoothie bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-24: Time Extended

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Total: 6

03A-03-5

Detail 20948324

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs ambient temperature 60F (Cold holding ) Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20948321

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (51F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler per the operator had been in over night. Raw shell eggs (60F ambient - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20948322

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Butter (51F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler per the operator had been in over night. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20948319

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for restaurant. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20948320

Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of training for some employees. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20948323

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 89F after being for five minutes at the hand wash sink at the smoothie bar. Warning

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 20643317

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a employee cutting tomatoes with bare hands. Educated on the importance of using gloves or tongs when cutting any ready to eat food.

12A-09-4

Detail 20643312

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook handle raw hamburger and did not change gloves before touching the oven door.

31A-11-4

Detail 20643314

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cook rinse a towel in the hand wash sink at the juice bar.

36-36-4

Detail 20643316

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile by the office area.

36-34-5

Detail 20643311

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the fan cover in the dry storage area.

08B-12-5

Detail 20643315

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a uncovered carrot cake on the counter. Operator voluntary discarded the carrot cake. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20643313

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the sugar not labeled in the pastry kitchen area.