Bistro 821
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Bistro 821 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw pork stored over cooked carrots. Operator moved raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted near ice machine. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator moved ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
74
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 16 live, small flying insects found at wall by kitchen entrance. 10 live, small flying insects found at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: 8 live, small flying insects found at wall by kitchen entrance. 11live, small flying insects found around dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipments at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 16 live, small flying insects found at wall by kitchen entrance. 10 live, small flying insects found at dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler at cook line; seared undercooked duck stored over raw fish. Operator removed duck to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipments at cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there are two 6 pound 10 ounce cans of pumpkin with dented rims.
01B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. There is a torn gasket in the upright cooler by the dishwasher.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a buildup of grease on the hood and hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there are two 6 pound 10 ounce cans of pumpkin with dented rims. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
74
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator placed the date marking on the pan of cooked potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in coolers on the line.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair torn gaskets on the reach in cooler across from the grill top.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit next to the reach in freezer. Operator removed and had items washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in coolers gaskets in the establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed the drinks on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up next to the ware washing station. Operator rewashed and sanitized the silverware. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name of nuts stored in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the name of nuts on the working containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro 821 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro 821 on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro 821?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bistro 821.
How does Bistro 821 compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Bistro 821 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Bistro 821's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bistro 821 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bistro 821 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 Bistro 821 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro 821 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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