Grouper & Chips
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Grouper & Chips, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas”, which has been cited three times.
Among Naples restaurants, the typical score is 81; Grouper & Chips is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator moved cell phone to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Cell phone charger stored over prep area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Employee cell phone stored over prep area near prep sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Cell phone stored over prep area. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Zucchini box stored on floor near ice machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Carrot container stored on floor near triple sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Box of cucumbers stored on floor near prep area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - All food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin. Operator moved the garbage bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin near cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin. Operator moved the garbage bin. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Zucchini box stored on floor near ice machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Carrot container stored on floor near triple sink. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator moved cell phone to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Cell phone charger stored over prep area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Employee cell phone stored over prep area near prep sink. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near dry storage; raw shrimp stored over shredded lettuce. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: In reach-in cooler ear ice machine; raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes. Operator moved raw chicken and raw shell eggs to proper storage. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (52F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator placed all items in ice. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - All food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin. Operator moved the garbage bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin near cook line. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator moved cell phone to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Cell phone charger stored over prep area. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Zucchini box stored on floor near ice machine. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
50
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (52F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near dry storage; raw shrimp stored over shredded lettuce. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (52F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - All food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin. Operator moved the garbage bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator moved cell phone to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in kitchen have a build up of dust and grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed building up still present. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy build up of grease and food debris on walls of kitchen, behind triple sink and cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed heavy build up around and behind three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw Grouper and raw Salmon stored over ready to eat prepared noodles in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by large trash can. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine in storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above three compartment sink has build up of grease and dust.
36-34-5
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment and begin working without hand washing. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches found underneath reach in cooler in dry storage room. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sin, operator restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103 in both English and Creole **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen blocked with large trash can in front and pans inside sink. Operator moved all,items to allow for hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in kitchen have a build up of dust and grease. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cooks line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy build up of grease and food debris on walls of kitchen, behind triple sink and cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches observed, three at base of hot water heater and one underneath reach in cooler in dry storage room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
37
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen prep area reach in cooler, observed raw chicken and shrimp being stored over cooked pasta and seafood chowder. Operator rearranged products **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right side of ice machine bin has accumulated mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in food storage area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen have accumulated dust and debris
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor is in disrepair
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladels in standing water 80F at kitchen cooking line
10-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in prep area of kitchen and walk in freezer. 8-8-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls near, triple sink, ansul system and equipment line have heavy accumulation of grease and debris
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Plywood shelf at front cooks line is unsealed
14-06-4
58
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink has a pan, bowl and scooper stored inside. Had operator to remove the items from inside the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris next to the time clock.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers next to employee time clock. Operator placed the water bottle under foods served to guest. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
May 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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Oct 21, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan in the hand wash sink. Operator removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled chemical bottle by the service station. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a employee with no hat while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a objectionable odor coming from the bathroom. This is a repeat violation from 02/21/22.
36-64-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grouper & Chips last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grouper & Chips on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grouper & Chips?
Across the inspection record, “objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grouper & Chips.
How does Grouper & Chips compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Grouper & Chips most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Grouper & Chips' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grouper & Chips have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grouper & Chips 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 Grouper & Chips inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grouper & Chips is inspected around four times per year on average.
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