Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. There are pastries, yogurt, assorted toppings, grapes, cut oranges and apples on a buffet with no sneeze guards or other protection. **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the servers area there are multiple glasses inside the hand washing sink and a case of shirts on the floor in front of it. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the servers area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There is a breakfast buffet added in the dining room without plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. There is no proof of employee training for Yoan Soto. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. There is a wet towel under a cutting board on the cook line. Operator removed the wet towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet towel stored on top of the prep line. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There used to be a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl inside a bin of rice in dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The current license, expiring 12/1/2026 is not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. The operator has the sanitizer in the center sink. Explained the proper order in which to set up a triple sink. Operator set the triple sink up in the proper order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on an oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
41
Nov 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There us no chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the make table cooler there is tomato sauce, cheese sauce, shredded cheese with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the service area there are two unshielded lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling.
38-01-4
78
Feb 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the white upright freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. There is a dead roach on the floor in dry storage. Operator swept and mopped the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. There is employee food in the two door reach in cooler across from cook line that is not labeled or segregated from food for the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
50
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will sanitize in the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the fan housing in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoop at the soda fountain in the service area us on the drain grate. **Warning**
10-12-5
61
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There is calamari and assorted seafood in direct with non-food plastic bags in the walk-in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are multiple containers of cooked animal proteins (fish, chicken, pork) and pizza sauce in the walk-in cooler with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the dishwasher and in the kitchen. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, operator had employees read and sign the agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw oysters are offered on the menu, inspector provided the operator with the raw oyster advisory. Operator placed the advisory at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the blower in the walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
55
Dec 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in cooler. There is a buildup of ice in the walk-in cooler at the bottom of the wall between the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and on the condenser unit in the walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on tge double door upright cooler at the expeditors area are torn.
14-11-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar.
How does Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Angler's Cove Restaurant and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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