Cafe Gourmand
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
70
Score
Cafe Gourmand has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cracked eggs stored over cooked quiche in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding) stored on top of containers on the upper portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous food has been out for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the cream cheese in the lower portion of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys stored on a shelf with clean dishware at the front counter. The employee personal belongings were properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee use a drinking cup with no handle used to scoop ice behind the front counter.
14-01-5
58
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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 reach in freezer, raw pork held over seafood. Operator advised and assisted with proper order of products based on minimum cook temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
86
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine registered at 0 ppm for chlorine after 3 cycles. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer at 300 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen employee placed on gloves to handle food with no handwashing after handling raw meat. Employee advised and disposed of gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer, raw pork held over seafood. Operator advised and assisted with proper order of products based on minimum cook temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Found on front counter, no label. Operator placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
58
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 testing at 0ppm. Operator set up manual sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on prep table on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat cut melon and cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
78
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed panna cotta, shrimp sauce containing cream and beef sauce containing Demi dated more than 7 days out. Operator discarded product. Educated operator on proper date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishwasher towel drying silverware. Educated dishwasher on proper drying and rewashed dishes for proper drying. **Corrected On-Site**
24-17-4
78
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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 at 0ppm. Operator set up manual sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
86
Oct 26, 2022
Disaster Response
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Gourmand last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Gourmand on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Gourmand?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Gourmand.
How does Cafe Gourmand compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Cafe Gourmand most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Cafe Gourmand's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Gourmand have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Gourmand 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 Cafe Gourmand inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Gourmand is inspected around three times per year on average.
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