Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro

865 Fifth Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro has been inspected eight times since 2023. Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro was last inspected on Sep 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken case stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Operator moved the knife to dishmachine area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator moved the tong to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled near walk in freezer. Operator labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; cooked chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); cooked stuffed grape leaves (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw lamb (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator they were doing inventory and walk-in cooler door left open. Operator closed walk-in cooler door properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator placed raw beef under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
67
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); cooked duck (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared and stored the day before inspection. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); cooked duck (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared and stored the day before inspection. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
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** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep station. Operator placed wet cloth inside sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Informed cook to place hair restraints on for team members. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
86
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro.

How does Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bha! Bha! a Persian Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.