Bradford Square Retirement

3255 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34109
Healthcare Facility
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Bradford Square Retirement appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Bradford Square Retirement trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At front counter, observed Apples being offered that are not individually wrapped. Operator took apples to be rewashed, and individually wrapped. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In dry storage room observed, Thirteen small flying insects on surrounding walls. None were observed on foods or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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 form, operator made copies and had employees begin reading and signing document. Observed some completed forms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, observed can opener with accumulated debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In Walk in cooler, observed cooked frozen beef with no date marking. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter, observed a ham and cheese sandwich served self service style, with no date mark or address and name of establishment. This is a repeat violation from;11-7-24, 3-27-24 and 10-31-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. In kitchen flour bin observed, scoop with a handle that has been broken off. Operator removed scoop. **Warning**
14-12-4
50
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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. 6-21-2023 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go sandwiches with address, but no basic list of ingredients 6-21-2023 **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In dishwasher area, three blue dish racks have deep grooves and coating worn off
14-11-5
74
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, ground beef being stored above raw bacon In walk-in cooler, stuffed clams being stored above beef tips.11-3-22 Stuffed clams 165f minimum temperature. Beef tips 145f minimum temperature on contact surface.Ground Beef 155f minimum temperature for 17 seconds. Raw bacon minimum temperature 145f. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: In walk-in cooler, ready to eat sandwiches being stored below raw shell eggs, fully cooked chicken and sausages being stored below raw fish. After discussion about storing time/temperature control foods, operator relocated products. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: No proof of training for any food handling employees this visit.. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At buffet area, Chefs pantry has grab and go available snacks, hard boiled eggs, jello and turkey salad cups, packaged in house with no labeling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Grab and go ham and cheese sandwiches and jello cups have no date marking, ingredients or location this visit **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At buffet line, granola, brown sugar and dried fruit open containers with no lid or sneeze guard. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, ground beef being stored above raw bacon In walk-in cooler, stuffed clams being stored above beef tips.11-3-22 Stuffed clams 165f minimum temperature. Beef tips 145f minimum temperature on contact surface.Ground Beef 155f minimum temperature for 17 seconds. Raw bacon minimum temperature 145f. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
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. Provided operator with handout. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At buffet area, Chefs pantry has grab and go available snacks, hard boiled eggs, jello and turkey salad cups, packaged in house with no labeling. **Warning**
02D-03-4
58
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler has raw bacon over plated desserts and raw fish over plated desserts per discussion operator moved items to proper placement **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno above single use containers in linen area. Discussed correct storage with operator.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum break missing at mop sink for hose bibb
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at bar hand washing sink after several minutes. Discussed with operator importance of proper temperatures at hand washing sinks.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in bar area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent near dry storage has accumulated dust and debris
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on store room floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled working containers of flour sugar and panko. Operator labeled containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bradford Square Retirement last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bradford Square Retirement on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bradford Square Retirement?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bradford Square Retirement.

How does Bradford Square Retirement compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Bradford Square Retirement most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Bradford Square Retirement's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bradford Square Retirement have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bradford Square Retirement 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 Bradford Square Retirement inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bradford Square Retirement is inspected around three times per year on average.