Goldies Restaurant

5400 105 Taylor Rd, Naples, FL 34109
American
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Goldies Restaurant stretching back to 2023. On Jul 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Naples restaurants, the typical score is 81; Goldies Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There is an employee drink on a prep table in the back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
86
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer by the deep fryer raw beef is stored over par cooked french fries. The raw beef is not in it's original packaging. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One rodent dropping found between the front counter and kitchen area, one rodent dropping found under a prep table in the back by the walk in cooler. Operator swept up the droppings and sanitized the areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink on the cook line by the triple sink has a garbage can in front of it, the hand washing sink in front of the pizza ovens has boxes in front of it. Operator cleared the boxes and garbage can to make the sink's accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dishwashing area. **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife stored between two make table coolers. Explained proper utensil storage to employees, knife was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. There are spoons and forks in the service area stored either the food contact surface up. Operator returned the spoons and forks to the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a container of granola there is a cup with no handle. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There is an employee drink on a prep table in the back kitchen. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on top of a make table on the cook line. Employee removed the cellphone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
43
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened raw frozen turkey burgers stored over French fries in reach in freezer at end of cook line.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna salad 48F cold hold, corned beef 47F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from stove. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw frozen chicken.
14-31-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front display reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
52
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dishwasher
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On front line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On front line, electrical cords in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front line, employees drink stored over stove
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. 11-18-2022 **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in cooler, mashed potatoes and vegetable soup being stored in pasta salad containers
25-32-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
52
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Goldies Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Goldies Restaurant on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Goldies Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Goldies Restaurant.

How does Goldies Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Goldies Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Goldies Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Goldies Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Goldies Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Goldies Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Goldies Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.