Gourmet Mama
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Gourmet Mama has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Gourmet Mama trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 mashed potatoes (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stirred well, covered product and increased temperature in steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At dining room observed Assorted homemade desserts entrees and soups with no date marking.7-18-24. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In dining room observed grab and go style assorted homemade desserts entrees and soups with label indicating address and name of establishment .7-18-24, 12-19-23, 7-17-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back kitchen area observed plywood patch for ceiling tile with no paint. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front counter has ineffective hair restraint in place. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
64
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
70
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several soups, entrees and sides with no information of ingredients or name and address of establishment. It is necessary to protect public health and safety and in a case where a foodborne illness has occurred, it allows investigators to trace back food a product and eliminate it from the list of possible catalysts for the outbreak, so it protects the operator as well in the long run.**Repeat Violation** ** 7-17-2023 Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
90
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (109F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (115F - Hot Holding) at front counter, operator increased temperature settings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed mashed potatoes hot holding at 110F this visit. Operator increased temperature setting **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Lox is offered on menu with no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Will review at Another Callback in 59 days. **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several soups, entrees and sides with no information of ingredients or name and address of establishment. It is necessary to protect public health and safety and in a case where a foodborne illness has occurred, it allows investigators to trace back food a product and eliminate it from the list of possible catalysts for the outbreak, so it protects the operator as well in the long run.**Repeat Violation** ** 7-17-2023 Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Stephen and Fran Katz have no proof of any training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Will observe at callback in 59 days **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
64
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major 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. Observed cooked chicken (109F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (115F - Hot Holding) at front counter, operator increased temperature settings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door kitchen reach in cooler, observed raw shell eggs being stored over condiments and washed lettuce. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In back storage room floor near back door and under utility sink, observed ten rodent droppings. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Lox is offered on menu with no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Stephen and Fran Katz have no proof of any training **Warning**
53B-02-5
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 forms for employees to fill out **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several soups, entrees and sides with no information of ingredients or name and address of establishment. It is necessary to protect public health and safety and in a case where a foodborne illness has occurred, it allows investigators to trace back food a product and eliminate it from the list of possible catalysts for the outbreak, so it protects the operator as well in the long run.**Repeat Violation** ** 7-17-2023 Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-02-4
43
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Bulging ceiling tiles near triple sink
36-32-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. 8-30-22 Self service frozen soups and entrees lack address and ingredients **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In kitchen storage area.
16-46-4
86
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Stuffed grape leaves no address and date label on container.
02D-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gourmet Mama last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gourmet Mama on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gourmet Mama?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gourmet Mama.
How does Gourmet Mama compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Gourmet Mama most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Gourmet Mama's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gourmet Mama have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gourmet Mama 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 Gourmet Mama inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gourmet Mama is inspected around three times per year on average.
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