Dylans Drafthouse
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Dylans Drafthouse 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 set up manual sanitizer. Technician showed up and fixed dish machine now testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); hard cooked eggs (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded or put on ice to cool quickly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on shelf with food. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off to hand wash sink in dish pit only reaching 76F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice ms nine soiled with a mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink onto of coolers in bar area. Observed drink moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on shelf with food and clean dishes. Operator moved for proper storage. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed hair restraint not effective on line cook. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
45
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four cans busches baked beans, two cans dom pepino pizza sauce and one can of kidney beans dented on seams. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Operator unable to find food handler training at time of inspection. Operator working on finding updated file. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser and other chemicals in spray bottle not labeled. Operator provided label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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 inside. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed ladle on oven door handle. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator raw chicken stored in reach-in cooler at over night. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator raw chicken stored in reach-in cooler at over night. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen and bar area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has lid broken. Cardboard recycle has no lid.
33-15-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
33-24-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen area and dinning area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
35
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cooks line - fry station cooler, chicken (51 F - Cold Holding) per operator chicken was prepped two days prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line - fry station cooler, chicken (51 F - Cold Holding) per operator chicken was prepped two days prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Carlos, kitchen manager expired 6 months ago.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator only able to show proof of training for front of house employees
53B-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. Operator hand only blank copies on hand. All employees completed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator refilled dispenser and replaced to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under back prep table.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy buildup of dust and grease on ceiling tiles and vents.
36-34-5
43
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned the interior of the ice machines. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in coolers through out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near the back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelf near the rear door.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses stored on the top of the ice maker. Operator placed the scooper on a pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets on the reach in units on the line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on the wire shelf inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed the drink on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the severs station. Operator removed and washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
67
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook on the line grab a tortilla and lettuce with bear hands. Cook voluntarily discarded the tortilla and lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch trash can and didn't change gloves on the cook line.
12A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in freezer next to the cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to the freezer in front of reach in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on dishes served to guest on the cook line.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the prep table in front of the cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the prep station next to the walk in cooler.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and shrimp thawing in the prep sink. Operator turned on the water to assist with the power thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
47
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator placed containers of raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back food prep area. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cloth stored in hand wash sink near beer walk in cooler. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on importance of cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machines before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near back kitchen exit near soda syrup boxes. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or gray-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor near back kitchen exit. Operator discarded roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bar. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water and bottled ketchup stored on floor at kitchen entrance. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cook line. Educated operator on importance of cleaning reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters. Educated operator on importance of cleaning hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance underneath three compartment sink in dishwash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar bin. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dylans Drafthouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dylans Drafthouse on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dylans Drafthouse?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dylans Drafthouse.
How does Dylans Drafthouse compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Dylans Drafthouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Dylans Drafthouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dylans Drafthouse have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dylans Drafthouse 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 Dylans Drafthouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dylans Drafthouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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