Carolina Catering Company
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Carolina Catering Company has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “operator is doing a special process” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Carolina Catering Company on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 called technician and set up manual sanitizer in three comp sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water shut off to hand wash sink next to dish machine. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler intermingled with food for guests. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
70
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, a package of caramelized onions, packaged under vacuum has become unwholesome due to the package having expanded due to a build up of gas. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dish machine area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed various foods un reduced oxygen packaging in the walk in cooler **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items prepared on site without date marking in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish machine room **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lisa Resch certified on 01-02-2020 and expired on 01-02-2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish machine area **Warning**
31B-02-4
47
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of cheeses, deli meats, pork, beef and fish without an approved HAACP plan. Discussed options with Operator and provided information on compliance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (54F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked garlic (52F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded products **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); cooked lasagna (54F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked garlic (52F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed ten small flying insects near hot water tank Observed five small flying insects in mop bucket in dishwasher area **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels, soap or signage provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of cheeses, deli meats, pork, beef and fish without an approved HAACP plan. Discussed options with Operator and provided information on compliance. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
95
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in walk in cooler with food. Operator removed medicine to a separate area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Steaks in sous vide packaging per operator prepared on 03-17-2023 held greater than 48 hours.
03G-09-5
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 for cleanup DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer
16-37-1
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. Provided operator with employee reporting agreement DBPR HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Leak cream made on site held greater than 24 hours not labeled. Repeat from 04-19-2022 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Cooked meats in walk in cooler without labeling.
03G-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in prep kitchen or at hand sink in dish area. Repeat from 04-19-2022 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carolina Catering Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carolina Catering Company on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carolina Catering Company?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carolina Catering Company.
How does Carolina Catering Company compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Carolina Catering Company most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Carolina Catering Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carolina Catering Company have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carolina Catering Company 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 Carolina Catering Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carolina Catering Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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