Ej's Bayfront Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
100
Score
Ej's Bayfront Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Aug 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Naples restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ej's Bayfront Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed eight flying insects around drink prep station landing on flavoring bottles, table and cutting board.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over spinach and kale. Operator moved for proper storage. **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. Observed dishwasher handle dirty equipment then handle clean with no hand wash in between. Repeat 3/21/2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 not secured.
51-11-4
61
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 the dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands or changing gloves. Instructed operator on proper method. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed their hand wash sink with no working hot water, and observed many employees washing their hands in it. Operator stated they have a replacement part coming in for the sink.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bottle stored above food product in the kitchen. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink used to dump ice and utensils. Operator removed the objects. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed their hand wash sink with no working hot water, and observed many employees washing their hands in it. Operator stated they have a replacement part coming in for the sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a employee container of food stored above the food server line. Operator disposed of it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee phones and other effects stored on top of food prep areas.
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple containers of coffee filters uncovered by the prep line.
25-06-4
45
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the double door reach in cooler by the bag in box there is 4 1/2 pounds of cooked sausage that is date marked 8 days prior. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler raw shell eggs are stored over clam chowder and washed lettuce. In the front counter make table cooler raw beef is stored over sliced ham operator moved all items to proper storage order. Inspector educated operator on proper storage of raw animal proteins. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the double door reach in cooler by the bag in box there is 4 1/2 pounds of cooked sausage that is date marked 8 days prior.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The water at the hand washing sink at the front counter does not exceed 82F after running for four minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping towel on the counter by the iced tea machine.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled bin of flour by the ice machine.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are onions and potatoes stored on the floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water faucet at the hand washing sink at the front counter does not work.
29-08-4
47
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer in dish washer reaching above 200ppm. Operator drained water and reset. Dishwasher now testing at 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canister not secured next to soda machine.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil P's in standing water only reaching 93F. Operator adjusted flame to heat water. Water now reaching 145F. Repeat 8/22/2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
78
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the under counter cooler by the service area milk (46F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the milk to the upright reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. There are multiple cutting boards throughout the kitchen that are deeply grooved and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ej's Bayfront Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ej's Bayfront Cafe on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ej's Bayfront Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ej's Bayfront Cafe.
How does Ej's Bayfront Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Ej's Bayfront Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Ej's Bayfront Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ej's Bayfront Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ej's Bayfront Cafe 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 Ej's Bayfront Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ej's Bayfront Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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