Cavo Lounge
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Cavo Lounge has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Naples restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is rusty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked seafood ceviche 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator moved foods to working reach in cooler. taziki sauce 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed trays if raw meatballs stored over containers of raw shrimp. Operator placed raw meatballs underneath raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks at bar. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
14-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to alcohol at the bar. Operator moved the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw corned beef in the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROP salmon not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener holder with black build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers and coffee filters impropriety stored in the kitchen. Operator stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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 ROP salmon not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored in the back wine cooler. Operator disposed of it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing bracelets and watches while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food in the walk in freezer and cases of water stored on the floor of the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
39
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Observed employee picking up glove from floor not wash hands and changing gloves. Educated operator. Operator washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at middle of bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar closest to restaurant entrance.
31B-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. Operator completed form **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar closest to restaurant entrance.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's restroom.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in back dry storage.
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Champagne reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink at bar near restaurant entrance.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.
02D-01-5
32
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cut cucumbers. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand wash sink in women's restroom only reaching 80F.
27-16-4
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flying insects in large bar area around soda guns. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Observed no written plan for clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Observed no proof of employee agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines with a black/green mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour and sugar touching product. **Warning**
10-01-5
64
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by ice machines. Operator supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in standing water. Operator turned cold water on to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cavo Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cavo Lounge on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cavo Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cavo Lounge.
How does Cavo Lounge compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Cavo Lounge most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Cavo Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cavo Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cavo Lounge 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 Cavo Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cavo Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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