Bear's Paw Country Club

2500 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, FL 34105
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Bear's Paw Country Club has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Naples restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bear's Paw Country Club is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the dish machine area observed a spray bottle without a label on it. Operator stated it was bleach and labeled the spray bottle at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 employee touching leaf lettuce for service with bare hands. Discussed use of gloves and utensils when handling time temperature foods. Employee discarded lettuce.
01B-13-4
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 employee touching leaf lettuce for service with bare hands. Discussed use of gloves and utensils when handling time temperature foods. Employee discarded lettuce.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area, observed Hand washing sink with dump strainer inside. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu observed Caesar salad dressing with no designation to indicate consumer advisory applies. Per operator, dressing is made with unpasteurized raw eggs. Discussed options with operator. Operator had employees put an asterisk next to Caesar Salad on menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At pizza prep area observed cooked onions and mushrooms. Per operator, products were prepared yesterday. Operator date marked products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area observed chemical spray bottle with no label. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At bar area, observed water pitchers uninverted. Operator inverted pitchers **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dishwasher area, observed employees personal backpack with clean utensils. Employee moved bag to break room **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In salad station observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm);Operator replenished with fresh sanitizer Secondary Test Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
43
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee on changing gloves and hand washing. Employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. In dining room observed a buffet lunch with No sneeze guards over the cut lettuces, salad vegetables, and dressings. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Joint ice pack being stored in reach in freezer. Operator segregated ice pack from all foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 operator, Kitchen employees are being trained tomorrow. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator has completed a HAACP plan and Variance plan and is submitting it today.5-3-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Operator turned on water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-23-4
47
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage room across from walk-in coolers, Sternos stored above bamboo sandwich picks. Operator moved Sternos to a lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menus tuna tartare and smoked salmon With no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies. Operator re printed menus with proper designation. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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 food employee reporting agreements
11-26-1
Intermediate - Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. In salad station cooler Seared rare tuna stored above cream cheese and mayonnaise. Operator moved tuna. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-28-4
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background. In walk-in cooler, reduced oxygen packaged beef tips have no contrasting background
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is reduced oxygen packaging, deli meats, cut fish, soups and other time/temperature control foods. 12-13-22
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5-17-22 **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint containers with no handle being used to dispense flour
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near ice machine, unsecured tanks under pressure.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher area, accumulated mold like substance
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. In walk-in cooler, five pounds of turkey in a reduced oxygen packaged date marked 4-30. Operator discarded product. 12-13-22
03G-54-1
35
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, fresh snapper, thawed without opening packaging. After discussion, operator discarded product..
03G-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Reduced oxygen packaged frozen snapper thawed without opening the packaging.
01B-13-4
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. Cut turkey not date marked in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop for ice machine, being held in hand sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At front line raw shrimp in standing water in sink near dishwasher area. Per operator discussion operator corrected procedure **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bear's Paw Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bear's Paw Country Club on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bear's Paw Country Club?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bear's Paw Country Club.

How does Bear's Paw Country Club compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Bear's Paw Country Club most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Bear's Paw Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bear's Paw Country Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bear's Paw Country Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bear's Paw Country Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bear's Paw Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.