Golden Leaf Rest
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Golden Leaf Rest 11 times, with records going back to 2023. Golden Leaf Rest was last inspected on Sep 26, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Golden Leaf Rest trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 4 trays of cooked vegetable on the prep area counter, cooked vegetable spring rolls (94F - Cooling). Operator stated they were in the cooling process and were prepared three hours ago. Advised operator to place rolls in walk in cooler, operated placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Stored Corn starch near stand alone cooler did not have a protective lid. Operator covered corn starch. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp directly placed on ready to eat tofu in the walk in cooler. And In the reach in cooler across from flat top, raw chicken was stored over ready to eat washed vegetables. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside cooler next to cook area. And raw beef over raw chicken in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Various cooked meats in walk in cooler being thawed with no date mark of when food was prepared and frozen.
02C-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A total of 3 metal trays of raw chicken are being stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator removed foods from the floor and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
43
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap beneath back screen door. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen has a heavy build up of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block used to store knives in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-55-4
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On number 10 can rack were three 65 oz cans of bamboo shoots with deeply dented rims and seams **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 15 small flies coming from container of orange rinds stored on top of dish machine. Operator discarded orange rinds to eliminate small flies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored directly above unwashed tomatoes inside walk in cooler. Operatpr moved chicken to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored directly over ready to eat mushrooms inside reach in cooler . Operator moved food to proper storage. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on prep table of kitchen underneath rice warmer. Operator killed roach and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside cooks line cooler chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding), operator states food was inside cooler for less than two hours. Operator iced down food to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Caulk gun with Gorilla Glue stored above food in kitchen. Operator moved to,proper storage . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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/ Three cooks and two servers actively working with food and no food manager present. Justiniano Salnas arrived 30 minutes into inspection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy build up of grease in exhaust vent and hood on cooks line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pulled chicken inside walk in cooler that per operator is personal food and is stored with food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap beneath back screen door. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen has a heavy build up of food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of Gatorade inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted during storage. Operator inverted during inspection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-21-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block used to store knives in kitchen. **Warning**
14-55-4
20
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee use bare hand contact to plate cooked broccoli. The broccoli was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic a to go bag used to stored raw pork in the walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a gray plastic trash can used to store uncooked rice near the ice machine.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over oranges and unwashed celery in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw cracked eggs in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee use bare hand contact to plate cooked broccoli. The broccoli was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken was delivered approximately 30 minutes prior to inspection. The operator placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked rice, bean sprouts, and cooked noodles with no time markings.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Cooked chicken prepared on site frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked in the glass door reach in cooler.
02C-08-5
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/ The manager arrived approximately 1 hour into the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for sauce near the ice machine. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employees preparing food in customer section of dining area.
08B-48-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a box of raw chicken stored on the floor underneath the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles used for sugar and flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed metal trays of raw beef stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed a plastic container with cooked pork ribs stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed a box of raw chicken stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed plastic containers of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed bags of unwashed onions stored on the floor in the outside storage area. The operator properly stored all of the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Rear exit through the hallway in the dining room not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go boxes stored on the floor in the outside storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken stored uncovered and in direct contact with a non-food grade bag containing raw pork in the walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
13
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, observed a dented can of pineapple, and a dented can of bamboo shoots. Operator moved cans from storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several frozen dumplings, egg rolls and sauces with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Operator moved cans from storage to the office. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood suppression area is covered in accumulated grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several kitchen walls have accumulated debris.
36-27-5
58
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/ Three cooks and three servers handling food. Justiniano Salinas 7-19-22 Came back to work from delivery **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door refrigerator in kitchen has doors coming apart. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Coffee makers in Server area are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At server station, observed glasses wet nesting
24-08-4
74
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, egg rolls, chicken and dumplings not date marked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork, egg rolls, chicken and dumplings not date marked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Glass door reach in refrigerator doors are missing the tracks, and not operating properly 5-16-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At front counter, non food grade garbage can being used to store fried won tons **Warning**
14-15-4
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/ Three employees in the kitchen preparing food, Three servers in the dining room handling food with no Certified Food Manager present **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork, egg rolls, chicken and dumplings not date marked **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with handouts, will observe at follow up inspection **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, egg rolls, chicken and dumplings not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Two servers making crab rangoon in the dining room area **Warning**
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Glass door reach in refrigerator doors are missing the tracks, and not operating properly 5-16-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
43
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk-in freezer raw ground meat is stored on top of cooked pork ribs, raw ground meat is stored on top of cooked shrimp. None are in their original packaging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: There is raw ground meat not in it's original packaging stored on top of cooked pork in the walk-in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The doors on the glass door reach in cooler next to the ice machine do not open and close. They come off of the track. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer including chicken, ground pork, wontons wrappers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler, Poultry (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the contents of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk-in freezer raw ground meat is stored on top of cooked pork ribs, raw ground meat is stored on top of cooked shrimp. None are in their original packaging. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The doors on the glass door reach in cooler next to the ice machine do not open and close. They come off of the track. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer including chicken, ground pork, wontons wrappers. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken above unwashed cabbage in walk-in cooler, after discussion, operator moved chicken to shelf below cabbage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw shrimp in walk-in cooler, after discussion operator moved chicken to proper location **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly. chemicals and pesticides being stored above hand sink near back door. Discussed risks with operator and different location options
41-10-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Steak is offered under cooked on menu with no consumer advisory. Per operator discussion, I provided operator with consumer advisory sign, and it was posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs, individually wrapped salads, separated eggs, krab rangoon and pork egg rolls in walk-in cooler not date marked. Discussed importance of date marking with operator
02C-02-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Leaf Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Leaf Rest on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Leaf Rest?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Golden Leaf Rest.
How does Golden Leaf Rest compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Golden Leaf Rest most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Golden Leaf Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Leaf Rest have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Golden Leaf Rest 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 Golden Leaf Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Leaf Rest is inspected around four times per year on average.
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