Grain De Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Grain De Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Grain De Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd-40 next to dishwasher. Operator removed wd-40 from area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on kitchen floor several broken floor tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bins unlabeled in kitchen.
02D-01-5
74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair near dishwasher.
36-17-5
78
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washing employee not changing gloves or washing hands as needed when transferring from dirty dishes to clean dishes. Operator advised the need for proper hand washing.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in back prep/ware washing area. Operator advised and replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw pork thawing in standing water. Still frozen at time of observation. Advised operator to use proper thawing method. Operator placed product under cold running water to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hard boiled eggs found with date of 10/19. Operator advised and discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee observed handling dirty dishes from dining room then placing on gloves to handle ready to eat food, no hand wash. Observed employee handling personal phone, then put on gloves to handle ready to eat food, no hand wash. Operator advised of need to wash hands prior to placing on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen. Operator advised of need to have soap provided at every handwashing sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kiwi found above ready to eat berries in make table. Operator advised and moved to proper location. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles surrounding floor drain in kitchen broken and in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handling and preparing food. Operator advised and employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
58
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands to begin cooking in sink next to cook line, which is not a hand wash sink. Educated operator on proper hand washing.
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparations with hair falling out of hair restraint. Educated operator on proper hair management.
13-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed smoked salmon being thawed in standing water. Operator removed to cooling for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shell eggs and then continue to work with no hand wash or gloves change. Educated cook on proper hand wash and glove change. Cook washed hands, changed gloves and removed touched equipment to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
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. Operator set up manual sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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. Observed no written plan for clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance in the back of it.
22-20-5
64
Nov 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed whole eggs stored over tomatoes. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed items containing smoked salmon not marked with a consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Observed only two food handler certification and observed four food handlers working, one cashier/server, three cooks. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets fixed with tape on first reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth hanging on side of hand wash sink. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chocolate and vinegar on floor in back kitchen area. Operator moved for proper storage. Repeat 2/17/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grain De Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grain De Cafe on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grain De Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grain De Cafe.
How does Grain De Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Grain De Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Grain De Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grain De Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grain De Cafe 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 Grain De Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grain De Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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