Green Apron Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
47
Score
Green Apron Cafe has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Green Apron Cafe was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no color/concentration comparison chart available” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15 small flying insects in corner near chest freezer and containers containing dirty dishes. No flying insects landing on food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken noodle soup (60F - Cooling) on prep table. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken noodle soup (60F - Cooling) on prep table. Per operator soup was removed from cooler and placed on prep table 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color concentration kit for chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor around walk-in coolers. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in storage room soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food stored on floor in Walk-in cooler #2. **Warning**
08B-38-4
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. Observed packaged trail mix for customer self service not labeled with address of establishment. **Warning**
02D-03-4
47
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed reach in chest freezer fixed with tape. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed cookies, pre packed dinners not containing the proper information. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
90
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed license still expired. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon and raw beef over ready to eat product in reach in freezers. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); ground beef patties (47F - Cold Holding); green beans (47F - Cold Holding); French fries (46F - Cold Holding); sweet potato fries (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in freezer and raw salmon (63F - Cold Holding) on front cook line. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); ground beef patties (47F - Cold Holding); green beans (47F - Cold Holding); French fries (46F - Cold Holding); sweet potato fries (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in freezer and raw salmon (63F - Cold Holding) on front cook line. Operator discarded product. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with coke can inside preventing proper use of sink. Operator removed soda can for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color concentration chart for dishmachine chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-36-4
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. Observed cookies and granola packaged for individual self service not labeled property. Educated operator on proper labeling. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed soup, raw salmon, raw beef, and cooked potatoes thawing at room temperature. Operator discarded or moved for proper storage. **Warning**
06-01-5
37
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no test chart available for chlorine sanitizer. Repeat 4/30/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed concentration chart still not available. **Time Extended**
16-36-4
90
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (156F - Cooking). Operator returned the chicken to the grill. Chicken 170F cooking. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
03C-44-5
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink next to the triple sink is blocked with multiple items stored on top of it. Operator cleared the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. There is no color/concentration chart for the chlorine test strips. Priority: Intermediate
16-36-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. The right side door gasket of the double door upright cooler in the kitchen is torn. Priority: Basic
14-11-5
67
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
95
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cooked noodles on the three compartment sink next to the ware washer. Operator discarded the cooked noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-03-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles on the two prep tables with food on them.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting under the prep table in front of the three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 000ppm. Operator replaced the sanitizer solution in the bucket under the prep table. Observed 100ppm chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the white chest freezer by the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. An employee washed their hands with cold water. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
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 - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of debris on top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a metal measuring cup with no handle in a container of granola in the back kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 6/14/2022. Operator removed the measuring cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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. Items in the customer self service cooler are not marked with the minimum required labeling. Date packaged, address of establishment are not on the labels. This is a repeat violation from 6/14/2022. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Apron Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Apron Cafe on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Apron Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no color/concentration comparison chart available” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Green Apron Cafe.
How does Green Apron Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Green Apron Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Green Apron Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Apron Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Green Apron Cafe 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 Green Apron Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Apron Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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