Brooks Gourmet Burgers
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Brooks Gourmet Burgers has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Brooks Gourmet Burgers' 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
67
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
45
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger meat held over ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler. Advised operator to correct order of foods stored.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cook line not changing gloves or washing hands when transferring from handling raw food to clean dishes for service. Operator advised.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pounds of raw grouper found thawed inside of reduced oxygen package bearing label to remove before thawing.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind bar blocked by trash can. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. 5 pounds of raw grouper found thawed inside of reduced oxygen package bearing label to remove before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in employee restroom. No handwashing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls and sides of equipment located on cook line heavily soiled.
23-03-4
50
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine first testing at 0ppm. Operator changed for new sanitizer and primed now testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in front bar area. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed salmon thawed in packaging bearing a label to remove from packaging before thawing. Operator removed fish from packaging. Repeat 1/13/2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed insulation on reach in freezer door not covered with a smooth easily cleanable surface.
14-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
58
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used to line pan with cheese. Operator removed paper towel and discarded cheese in contact with paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in standing soapy water bucket. Educated employee on proper hand washing and employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions, oil and bottled water stored on floor. Operator moved items for correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans on shelving at end of cook line. Operator separated for proper drying. Repeat 1/21/2022. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with a black/green mold-like substance. Repeat 1/21/2022, 9/9/2021. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooks Gourmet Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooks Gourmet Burgers on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooks Gourmet Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brooks Gourmet Burgers.
How does Brooks Gourmet Burgers compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Brooks Gourmet Burgers most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Brooks Gourmet Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brooks Gourmet Burgers have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brooks Gourmet 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 Gourmet Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooks Gourmet Burgers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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