NAPLES, Collier County

GREEN APRON CAFE AT THE YMCA

5450 YMCA RD, NAPLES, FL 34109

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Dec 8, 2025
City
NAPLES
County
Collier
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 24234740

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/1/25

08A-05-6

Detail 24234741

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the stand alone cooler near ice machine, observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat ready to eat vegetables and fruits that are used for salads. Operator rearranged for proper storage, placed raw shelled eggs at the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24234743

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at the front counter is being used to hold dirty dishes. Discussed with employee, handwashing sinks are only for handwashing to prevent cross contamination. Operator removed all dishes from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 24234742

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment is using chlorine as their sanitizer. Quaternary are the only chemical test strips provided.

22-20-5

Detail 24234739

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 23102801

Intermediate - 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. Per Savannah Sezawich, hired over sixty days without food handling training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23102800

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 22332474

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 11-28-22 In back kitchen prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Time Extended

40-04-4

Detail 22332473

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. At front line, purse sitting on a cutting board, operator moved purse and sanitized the cutting board Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22332472

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 11-28-22 Near triple sink area, several holes in wall Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

53A-01-7

Detail 22229925

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge, Wendy Pomella has Food Handler training, but no Certified Food Manager training. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22229922

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen prep area 11-28-22 Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22229924

Intermediate - 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. Night time employee, Samantha has no proof of training Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22229920

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with handout for employee to read, and fill out. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22229921

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 11-28-22 In back kitchen prep area Repeat Violation Warning

40-04-4

Detail 22229923

Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. At front line, purse sitting on a cutting board, operator moved purse and sanitized the cutting board Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22229926

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 11-28-22 Near triple sink area, several holes in wall Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 21636203

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen

14-01-5

Detail 21636200

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle used for scoop in ice machine

36-37-5

Detail 21636201

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceiling is unsealed concrete, rough and porous.

14-09-4

Detail 21636202

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards at front counter have deep groove marks. 1-24-22 Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21636205

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen near hand sink, several holes and exposed drywall

25-05-4

Detail 21636204

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee cups not inverted near coffee machine at front counter

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20960843

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-28: Current license expired 12/1/2021. Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 20960842

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing dishes in hand wash sink in front area. Spoon in back hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-28: Employee washing blender stick in front hand washing sink. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 20960844

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-28: No chemical test strips available. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20960841

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-28: No proof of food handler employee training. Admin Complaint

29-07-5

Detail 20960845

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Pipe improperly installed, draining water from reach in cooler in front service area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-28: Time Extended

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 18

22-45-4

Detail 20805989

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing knives in hand washing sink at front counter, cutting boards in three compartment sink, no sanitizer is being used. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20805990

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20805984

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washing hands with gloves on, gloves not being changed as needed. Warning

41-18-4

Detail 20806000

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm) Inspector educated operator regarding proper sanitizing levels. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 20805994

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken nuggets not date marked. Employee unaware of how long item has been in double door cooler near ice machine. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20805988

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing dishes in hand wash sink in front area. Spoon in back hand washing sink. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20805997

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20805992

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in front arra or back area hand washing sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20805999

Intermediate - 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 of training. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20805983

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior with mold like substance on bottom right hand corner on ice chute. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20805998

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cuts with dark mold like substance. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 20805995

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20805991

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food not wearing hair restraint. Warning

29-07-5

Detail 20805996

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Pipe improperly installed, draining water from reach in cooler in front service area. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20805985

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons on counter, available to costumers not inverted. Warning

25-27-4

Detail 20805993

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws on counter not individually wrapped. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 20805987

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from pipe laying on floor, front service area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20805986

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hanging from door handle, not in sanitizing solution. Warning