Ben & Jerry's
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Ben & Jerry's has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Ben & Jerry's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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. In the reach in cooler at the front counter observed an opened gallon of milk without a date mark, operator stated it was opened three days ago. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwashing sink in the front counter being used as a dump sink. Discussed with employee that handwashing sink are only for handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Three employees present at time of inspection with no proof of food handler training certificates. Two employees have been hired more than a year ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
74
Apr 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has heavy accumulation of mold like substance in direct contact with ice. Discussed discarding affected ice and cleaning and sanitizing affected areas.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - 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/ Timothy Wilcox 12-11-2019 Serv Safe. National Restaurant Association. Expired
53A-03-7
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. Per Kevin, employed one year And Leonna employed sixty days with no proof of employee training.
53B-02-5
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. No completed employee agreement forms. Employees read,signed and dated the back of the form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has heavy accumulation of mold like substance in direct contact with ice. Discussed discarding ice and cleaning and sanitizing affected areas.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use takeout cups and lids not inverted. Operator inverted cups and lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Operator diluted Sanitizer with water. Secondary test Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in front counter area has acoustic tiles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in storage room has accumulated mold like substance. Ceiling tile above ice machine has accumulated rust and debris **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin has accumulated mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in front counter area has acoustic tiles **Warning**
36-37-5
70
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 employee agreement forms, employees began filing them out **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping towel being stored in Hand washing sink at front counter
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles at front counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. And in reach in freezers at front counter
14-69-4
70
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and cleanable in the front line prep area.
36-37-5
70
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ben & Jerry's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ben & Jerry's?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ben & Jerry's.
How does Ben & Jerry's compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Ben & Jerry's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Ben & Jerry's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben & Jerry's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ben & Jerry's 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 Ben & Jerry's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ben & Jerry's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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