Fernandez the Bull
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Fernandez the Bull 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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/ Observed two servers and two cooks handling food with no Certified Food Manager present.This is a repeat violation from 7-31-25 **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On kitchen floor, observed soiled cardboard.
36-06-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Bar area floor is not smooth and easily cleanable
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris This is a repeat violation from 7-31-25 **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Three compartment sink has water draining onto floor.
29-03-4
74
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink storing cutting board and knife at bar. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/ No certified food manager present, two servers and two cooks handling food. Esmerelda Ibarra came to work 2-16-23 **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar area, observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In black beans in storage area, observed cup with no handle being used for a scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen near dishwasher, observed two unsecured tanks
51-11-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in hoods.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. Soda fountain hoses have accumulated mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At bar area.
29-03-4
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometers in any of their reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
90
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their make table and grill reach in cooler: Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding); Pork (53F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the product had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed them in their walk in cooler with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dish machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed numerous drinks stored above and on food prep areas in the establishment. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometers in any of their reach in coolers **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing shrimp on the counter. Instructed operator on proper method. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
70
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Testing kit revealed 0ppm for 3 cycles at dish surface. Operator advised to set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. Operator states they will contact vendor for service. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cooking food handled raw chicken and beef then proceeded to handle clean dishes for service. Operator advised to stop process and clean and sanitize dishes, remove gloves and wash hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Found in reach in freezer, containing raw frozen chicken, non food grade bag. Found in reach in cooler, containing raw pork trimmings, in non food grade bag. Advised operator to only use food grade bags for storage. Operator removed product and discarded on own recognizance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washer handle dirty dishes then handled clean dishes, no glove change or hand washing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen visibly soiled and not clean. Operator advised of need for cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen employees using hand wash sink to fill container with water for supply on cook line. Operator advised to use designated hand wash sink for handwashing only. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen and at front counter, no paper towels. Operator replaced with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator advised to obtain and utilize thermometer frequently. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator advised of need to clean exterior of dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple open cups for employees beverages containing water found in kitchen on food prep and storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen employees drinking from open cup over food prep areas. Operator advised not to continue actions and utilize a designated area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 kitchen employees, no hair restraint. Operator advised and hairnets were utilized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, in use utensils were stored in standing water,less than 135F. Operator removed utensils and placed in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
27
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); Flan (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F) in first reach in cooler from bar. Operator discarded cooked chicken, cooked pork, and Flan; remaining items less than 4 hours in reach in cooler. Operator in process of moving all items to another cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); Flan (53F - Cold Holding). raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dishwasher station. Blocked with cart. Operator moved cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to trash can in bar area, unsecured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils reaching 91 F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed vacuumed breaker present but not properly installed. Educated operator on proper installation. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line sandwich station, first reach in cooler from bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
52
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed herbs and meat in non food grade bag. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator removed from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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 after priming and running three times. Operator called technician and set up manual sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in back. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in dry beans. Operator removed container.. Repeat 1/27/2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on storage spice rack above food. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken over cooked pork. Educated operator on correct storage and operator moved for correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored in container with food for guests. Operator moved for correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fernandez the Bull last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fernandez the Bull on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fernandez the Bull?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fernandez the Bull.
How does Fernandez the Bull compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Fernandez the Bull most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Fernandez the Bull's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fernandez the Bull have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fernandez the Bull 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 Fernandez the Bull inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fernandez the Bull is inspected around three times per year on average.
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