Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Naples sits at 81, putting Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink across from the dish washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: There is no soap at the hand washing sink across from the dish washing area. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
90
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Apr 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. The mop sink is inaccessible, upon questioning an employee on how the mop water is dumped there stated next to the tree out back. Operator cleared access to the mop sink.
28-14-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Smoked salmon on menu is not identifiable as undercooked.
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no test kit for ethyl alcohol sanitizer spray bottles that are used in lieu of sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a mop stored with wet end inside a empty mop bucket.
42-01-4
67
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the under counter next to the ice machine raw shell eggs are stored over pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator moved the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee ate a sandwich then handled clean utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in the triple sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink. near the dry storage room is blocked by a drain board. Operator moved the drain board. There is a pan with utensils inside the hand washing sink next to the oven. Operator removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has enlarged the dining area by moving walls into the kitchen area. The convection oven gas been removed and replaced with a table top fryer station under a hood with no fire suppression. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.there is no soap at the hand washing sink near the dry storage room. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. An employee is eating in the dish washing area. Educated operator on eating in restricted areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
39
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: There is one number 10 can of pear slices and one number 10 can of mandarin oranges with dented rims not segregated from undamaged cans. See stop sale. **Time Extended**
08B-20-4
82
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. An employee rinsed dirty plates and cutlery then handled clean food contact surfaces without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated operator and employee on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink by dry storage is blocked by a box of clothes and a basket on top of the sink. Operator cleared the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are pans of cooked chicken in the make table cooler with no date marking. Per operator the chicken was prepared four days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee's drink on the cutting board of the make table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a bag of flour on the floor in front of the oven.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are multiple employees with no hair restraint preparing food. Employees tied back hair and put on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There is a employee eating in a food preparation area.
12B-02-4
47
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the three door reach in cooler raw poultry is stored over cooked bacon, cold smoked salmon is stored over avocados. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a spray can of stainless steel cleaner stored on a shelf above salt, honey and brownie mix.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris on the slicer. Operator stated that the slicer was last used the previous day. There is a black mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. There is a customer with a non-service dog in the establishment.
35A-22-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. There is no consumer advisory while serving cold smoked salmon. Inspector provided the operator with a consumer advisory. This is a repeat violation from 2/13/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Operator moved the stainless steel cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a case of assorted pastries on the floor between the storage lockers and a chest freezer, there are two cases of frozen pastries on the floor in front of the upright freezer by the back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. The self closure on the exterior door in the kitchen has been disassembled.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. There is aopen case of single service drink cups stored on the floor in the paper storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored inside a empty mop bucket.
42-01-4
41
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There is flour stored in direct contact with a non food grade bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of old food debris on the dough hook in the stand mixer.
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. Inspector printed the operator copies of the employee health reporting agreement. Operator had employees on duty read and sign the agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the white chest freezer by the ice machine.
14-69-4
67
Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
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 2023-04-14: There is no proof of employee food safety training available at the food service establishment. **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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
67
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee used the hand washing sink at the front counter as a dump sink. Operator educated the employee on proper use of the hand washing-sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Under a prep table in the back of the kitchen there is a plastic to go cup in a bin of almond flour. Operator removed the to go cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery.
How does Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery 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 Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carole’S Place Cafe and French Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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