Cafe on the Bay

1500 5 Ave S, Naples, FL 34102

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Cafe on the Bay has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler was lemon créme with a preparation date of 04-21-2025 exceeding the 7 day shelf life.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach in cooler was lemon créme with a preparation date of 04-21-2025 exceeding the 7 day shelf life.

02C-01-5

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 30, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on the slicer. Operator removed, washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter (80F - Cold Holding). Educated operator on time as a public health control.Emailed form and operator filled it out. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tres leches dated 2-22-23 in reach in cooler. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tres leches dated 2-22-23 in reach in cooler. See stop sale.

02C-01-5

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. Observed frozen quiche pull out to thaw in reach in cooler not properly date marked. Operator date marked properly. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-04-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hairnet while handling food. Operator put cap on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor.

21-38-4

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe on the Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe on the Bay on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe on the Bay?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe on the Bay.

How does Cafe on the Bay compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Cafe on the Bay most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Cafe on the Bay's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe on the Bay have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe on the Bay means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cafe on the Bay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe on the Bay is inspected around two times per year on average.

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