Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
52
Score
Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee's latest score of 52 falls below the Naples average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near dishmachine; raw shell eggs stored over orange juice. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Dishwasher handle soiled plates then handled clean plates without washing hands. Discussed operator proper hand washing when employee change the work task. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has 4 hours marked for butter, raw shell eggs, sliced cheese, sliced tomatoes with no written procedures. Operator completed time as public health control form at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored over cereal box at dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at back storage area. Operator stored food containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored over clean cups and utensils at dishmachine area. Operator removed spray bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 7 employees on duty, no certified food manager present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food; raw shell eggs, pancake mix, sliced tomatoes, and butter. Provided operator the time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored over multiple food items at dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler at dry storage, interior has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service food containers improperly stored on floor at dry storage.
25-05-4
52
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; Raw shell eggs stored over open can juices. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 9 employees, no certified food service manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food; pancake mix, raw shell eggs, sliced tomatoes and sliced cheese. Operator provided Time as Public Health Control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Two employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pancake mix box stored on floor at dry storage.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
47
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water on cook line. Corrected on site
10-07-4
90
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dish washer washing hands inside the three compartment sink. Had dish washer to wash hands at the hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to the reach in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on the shelf about the crock pot.
02D-01-5
70
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Four cases of shelled eggs on the floor of the dry storage area, that per operator were received yesterday and never placed under refrigeration. shelled eggs (ambient) (68 F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four cases of shelled eggs on the floor of the dry storage area, that per operator were received yesterday and never placed under refrigeration. shelled eggs (ambient) (68 F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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 Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 with written procedures for cleanup DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield protecting light bulb over ice bin in back prep area.
38-01-4
58
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the food service license has expired on 12/01/2021. The operator was able to renew the license before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in the small reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw shell eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a dish washer eating in the dish area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook with no hair restraint while preparing food. Cook donned a hat. This is a repeat violation from 09/03/21. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee.
How does Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cove Inn Coffee Shoppee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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