Friendly & Amigo Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
52
Score
Friendly & Amigo Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Friendly & Amigo Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Naples average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/1/24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (88F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (94F - Hot Holding); cooked beef stew (89F - Hot Holding); cooked carrots (88F - Hot Holding). Operator stated foods had been cooked less than an hour prior to inspection. Advised operator on time temperature control. Operator placed cooked pork, cooked fish, and cooked beef stew on heat. Cooked carrots were placed in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The handwashing sink in the bar area is missing a hand wash sign. Provided operator with handwashing sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler that is outside in a storage shed, there is Raw pork with no protection placed in the reach in cooler. Operator began to to wrap raw pork with plastic wrap. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator added chlorine. End result, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
21-07-4
52
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter by the ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the front counter by the ice machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator was setting up sink in incorrect order and signs above each basin were in incorrect order. Educated staff on proper set-up of three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter by the ice machine.
31B-04-4
64
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided forms to operator. This is a repeat violation from 11-28-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed old can being used to scoop rice, and a plastic bowl to scoop cooked chicken being used. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen, observed several areas not smooth or durable and not easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (106F - Hot Holding) Per operator, rice has been hot holding less than two hours from cooking. Operator put rice inside oven. In bar area, observed chicken pastry 110F Hot Holding. Per operator, pastries have been hot holding since 9:00 a.m. Operator threw away product. This is a repeat violation from 11-28-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee going outside and returning to work without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator discussed hand washing with employee **Warning**
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. Provided forms to operator. This is a repeat violation from 11-28-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On floor near meat saw observed five dead roaches. On floor near Three compartment sink observed ten dead roaches. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator set up Three compartment sink properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two dirty ovens observed in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At front and back door **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen, observed several areas not smooth or durable and not easily cleanable.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In preparation area near meat saw **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed old can being used to scoop rice, and a plastic bowl to scoop cooked chicken being used. **Warning**
14-01-5
43
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed beef patties in a holding unit with(131F - Hot Holding) at the lower level and beef patties (121F - Hot Holding) at the upper level. Per operator patties have been holding two hours, Operator turned up temperature setting and added upper shelf patties to lower shelf patties **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out. Employees began filing out forms
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In outside storage room, chest freezer door is broken and not able to close completely
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter ice machine Operator replaced scoop and put a new one handle up **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At back door of kitchen
35B-03-4
61
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided forms to operator for compliance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, near exit to bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near steam table, wall soiled with grease and debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer in outside storage room, grocery shopping bags storing meats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Non food grade bags holding meats in chest freezer in outside storage room this visit. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no thermometers on premises. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided forms to operator for compliance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three food handling employees without prof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: Simene austin 7-15-21 Florida restaurant association. The other two employees have not received training yet. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, near exit to bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near steam table, wall soiled with grease and debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink has a leak, water standing on the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
52
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer in outside storage room, grocery shopping bags storing meats. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, per operator, foods prepared and cooled on Monday. cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken stock (45F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded foods. 12-9-22 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, per operator, foods prepared and cooled on Monday. cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken stock (45F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded foods. 12-9-22 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, chicken filled pastry Chicken pastry (108F - Hot Holding). Per operator, product hot holding since nine o'clock.Operator turned up heat in holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. provided handout, operator hung it up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no thermometers on premises. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Provided forms to operator for compliance **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three food handling employees without prof of training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin, an old can is being used as a scoop. In the walk in cooler, a bowl is being used as a scoop **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, near exit to bathroom **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In outside storage area, onions being stored on the floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in triple sink standing in water 12-9-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near steam table, wall soiled with grease and debris **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink has a leak, water standing on the floor **Warning**
29-11-4
26
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked pork (48F - Cooling); cooked fish (47F - Cooling) per operator items were put in cooler last night at 9:00 p.m. to begin cooling.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked pork (48F - Cooling); cooked fish (47F - Cooling) per operator items were put in cooler last night at 9:00 p.m. to begin cooling.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table area beef stew (121F - Hot Holding) per operator discussion operator increased temperature in steam table
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, chicken, soups not date marked in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen near exit to restrooms
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In outside storage two bags of onions on floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Filters have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water, discussed with operator importance of proper thawing procedures.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls near prep area behind walk-in cooler
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood top on chest freezer in kitchen not sealed.
14-06-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friendly & Amigo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friendly & Amigo Restaurant on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friendly & Amigo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Friendly & Amigo Restaurant.
How does Friendly & Amigo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Friendly & Amigo Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Friendly & Amigo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Friendly & Amigo Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Friendly & Amigo Restaurant 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 Friendly & Amigo Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friendly & Amigo Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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