Brooks Burgers
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Brooks Burgers has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Brooks Burgers was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Brooks Burgers on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance around soda nozzles at dispenser located in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In tap room bathroom.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back storage/prep room above ice machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Both public restrooms have the door closers removed. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-20-2025 **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled plates/utensils and handled clean utensils at dinning area. Discussed operator proper handwashing and employee washed her hand. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw turkey burgers stored over cooked vegetables. Operator moved raw turkey burgers to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with clean silverware at front counter. Operator moved the spray bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottle case stored on floor. Operator moved the case to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected.
32-17-4
55
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above make table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored over unwashed avocados. Operator moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored directly over beef patty in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Packaged salmon bearing the label to remove from packaging prior to thawing, fully thawed while still under reduced oxygen packaging **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (47 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48 F - Cold Holding) Per operator food was moved into unit prior to lunch service (3 hours); operator iced food down to rapidly cool. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-16-2024 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above make table in kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packaged salmon bearing the label to remove from packaging prior to thawing, fully thawed while still under reduced oxygen packaging **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at cooks line. **Warning**
05-09-4
47
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F); hard cooked eggs (52F - Cold Holding); cut cauntalope (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) in cook line flip top cooler closest to dish/prep area next to fryers. Less than two hours, operator put on I e and ice on top for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed heavy accumulation of lime in dish washer. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small CO2 canisters not secured next to ice machine. Repeat 2/16/2023, 7/19/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
78
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over lemons in the reach in cooler in the room near the beer coolers. Operator moved the raw beef and placed on the shelf inside the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw turkey bacon over potato salad in the middle reach in cooler near the ice maker. Operator placed the raw turkey sausage on the bottom shelf next to the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdogs in the reach in cooler near the flat top 44°F(Cold Holding). Operator placed inside the reach in cooler stated it was out for about ten minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef in the reach in cooler in front of the grill top not dated marked. The operator stated the cooked shredded beef was prepared 07/18/2023. The operator placed a date in the cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to the ice maker. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on the reach in cooler. The operator voluntary discarded the cup of coffee on top of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf near the ware washing station inside the kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair due to torn reach in cooler gaskets on multiple reach in units inside the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Cook removed the knives to be rewashed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the storage room second rack from the ice maker.
14-06-4
39
Feb 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 400 ppm); operator corrected to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili prepared 24 hours prior, it date marked. Operator properly labeled food with date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Provided operator with written procedures DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. No proof availability at time of inspection. Operator has blank form on site.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large CO2 cylinder outside back door and small CO2 in dry storage room unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged and missing in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon that is clearly marked on package "Remove prior to thawing" is still under reduced oxygen packaging
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food westing bracelet
13-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near floor of public restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 400 ppm); operator corrected to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On the shelves in dry storage nor segregated from the un damaged cans there is one can of nacho cheese sauce with rust on the lid and rim and one can of sauerkraut with a heavily dented side.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. The spray hose at the dishwasher hangs below the flood rim.
29-37-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the beer taps. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. The employee washing dishes is unaware of where the chlorine sanitizer test strips are or how to test the sanitizer for proper levels.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the walls of the interior of the ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are unsecured carbon dioxide tanks between the ice machine and the bag in box soda storage rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the shelves in dry storage nor segregated from the un damaged cans there is one can of nacho cheese sauce with rust on the lid and rim and one can of sauerkraut with a heavily dented side. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There are wet wiping towels on the cutting board of the make table at the entrance to the kitchen.
21-12-4
47
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Observed no proof of food safety handling cards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Observed wrong training. Operator purchased proper training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooks Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooks Burgers on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooks Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brooks Burgers.
How does Brooks Burgers compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Brooks Burgers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Brooks Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brooks Burgers have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brooks Burgers 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 Brooks Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooks Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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