Empire Bagel Factory
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
61
Score
Empire Bagel Factory appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Empire Bagel Factory trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored inside a mop bucket. Operator inverted the mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator moved cream cheese and sausage to the bottom of the make table cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs are stored on top of containers of mayonnaise, sliced peppers and pickles in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In the bottom of the make table cooler there is a gallon of milk that was opened 4 days prior, per the operator, with no date marking. Operator date marked the milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. There is no signed employee health reporting agreement for Chris Furlani.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
58
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink and sanitizer buckets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The Lox spread is not identified as raw or undercooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
70
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler at the front counter smoked salmon (44F - Cold Holding); scrambled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); (48F). Operator moved items to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The Lox spread is not identified as raw or undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink and sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
55
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute and on the interior walls of the ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the deli cooler in the back of the kitchen raw cold smoked salmon is stored over cooked sausage. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are sanitizer buckets stored inside the hand washing sink next to the triple sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink and sanitizer bucket.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
67
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the entrance to the kitchen. Operator replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Empire Bagel Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Empire Bagel Factory on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Empire Bagel Factory?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two 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 61 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Empire Bagel Factory means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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