Empire Bagel Factory
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
47
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Empire Bagel Factory stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Operator advised to stock soap for hand wash sink. Operator stocked soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic food containers in ware washing area not easily cleanable or maintained, broken and cracked. Advised operator to discard when in disrepair.
14-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with straw found above/ over single serve items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee handling food wearing watch. Advised operator to remove.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Located in walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in walk in freezer
14-69-4
70
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Containing powdered sugar in large non food grade container in kitchen. Operator advised.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in reach in cooler stored over ready to use/eat butter. Operator moved eggs to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator sent employee to obtain acceptable chlorine sanitizer during inspection. Operator obtained Clorox from store and in process of setting up three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use cup used as scoop for powdered sugar. Operator advised and removed cup. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Gatorade bottle stored above single use service articles. Operator removed and placed bottle in proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rack in walk in cooler not 6 inches above ground, containing onions and tomatoes.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Found in bin of brown sugar and white sugar in back of kitchen.
10-01-5
55
May 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature controls for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front display reach in coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
25-05-4
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); garlic cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); vegetable cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); almond milk (51F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); low fat milk (51F - Cold Holding) Milks removed from small black reach in cooler at front serve area by operator and placed proper temperature control. Cheeses removed from front display cooler and placed in proper temperature control by operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink in back by triple sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unmarked spray bottles above flour by triple sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls with no handle used to scoop flour, sugar, grains from storage bins in bagel prep area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Can of soda next to prep area, personal water bottle in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook had no hair cover while prepping dough for bagels. Operator corrected with hat for cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters above coffee bar exposed, not stored properly **Warning**
25-05-4
58
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed knife used to cut bagel dough washed but not sanitized. Educated operator on sanitizing equipment after washing and operator rewashed knife and sanitized before use.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cream cheese in reach in cooler behind cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemicals stored above food and clean equipment. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed lox and lox spread not marked with consumer advisory. Operator able to update and fix consumer advisory before end of inspection. Repeat 3/30/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made cream cheese spreads and cut ham not date marked. Operator provided dates for products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used in bagel seasoning. Operator removed cups for proper storage.. Repeat 3/30/2013 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Repeat 3/30/2023. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Mar 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing cappuccino equipment in hand wash sink in front area. Educated employee on proper use of hand wash sink. Repeat 1/31/2023 **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed lox (smoked salmon) items not marked with consumer advisory on displayed menus. Operator changed display to one with proper markings. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in poppy seeds. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in corners and under tables.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in cooler on cook line, small reach in cooler/freezer in front area and microwave with food debris.
23-03-4
67
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloth. Instructed operator on proper use of hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in back area. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in dish area. Operator separated for proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine on prep table. Employee moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon (lox) not marked on menu referring to consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in back area and in restroom. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top griddle heavily soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Empire Bagel Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Empire Bagel Factory on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Empire Bagel Factory?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Empire Bagel Factory.
How does Empire Bagel Factory compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Empire Bagel Factory most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Empire Bagel Factory's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empire Bagel Factory have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Empire Bagel Factory 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 Empire Bagel Factory inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Empire Bagel Factory is inspected around three times per year on average.
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