Hooters
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
55
Score
Hooters appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Hooters trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. small Dishwasher at main kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm); outside Dishwasher (chlorine 0ppm). Discussed with operator that all dish ware must be washed at main dish machine. Operator called ecolab at time of inspection.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cold holding unit at the cook line, observed ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (51F - Cold Holding); raw cod (48F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated establishment just ended the lunch rush and the drawers of the cooler were opening and closing. Employee began to add ice to foods to bring the temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - On the happy hour menu, observed a menu item listed as "Six Blue Point Oysters". Operator stated oysters are served raw, however on the menu it is not indicated that they are served raw. Operator began to write "raw" on happy hour menu item. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One the cook line, observed a plastic container inside the handwashing sink. Operator removed container from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line, where raw shrimp and snow crab legs are stored.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice that is used for drinks. The ice box located at the outside bar. Operator removed ice scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
55
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to to eat hotdogs in same container as wrapped raw beef. Operator separated food for proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb in the mop sink area. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Outside bar handwashing sink being used for dumping. This is a repeat violation from last inspection (3.21.25) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in outside bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at outside bar handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a outside bar hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach in cooler with food served to the public. Operator removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
29-49-6
47
Mar 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At outside bar observed strainer pan in Hand washing sink. Operator moved pan. At dishwasher area Hand washing sink had a scrubbing sponge inside. Employee moved scrubbing sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Advisory also contained "or any other raw animal protein " Inspector Graves printed the Oyster consumer advisory handout. Operator hung handout sign. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In salad station, observed dust on wall and ceiling.
36-27-5
78
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler observed raw Mahi Mahi being stored over ready to eat hot dogs. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of discolored substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
22-20-5
82
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Near triple sink observed acoustic ceiling tiles.
36-37-5
95
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of rusty substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized surfaces **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At server area, several tumblers wet nesting, operator removed tumblers to be rewashed **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door gasket is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving at dishwasher for bus-tubs has accumulated debris
23-03-4
82
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Near triple sink, two garbage cans with flour **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Twenty small flying insects observed behind ice machine near outside kitchen door Twenty two small flying insects observed in triple sink area on walls **Warning**
35A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind ice machine in kitchen there is accumulated debris And behind soup kettle Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, water 122f after discussion operator moved utensils to hotter location on the grill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
67
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast hot held at 115F, on Cooking Line Near Grill, Held for One Hour, product was sold in 30 minutes **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In Bar Area, Two Tanks next to the hand washing sink.
51-11-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hooters.
How does Hooters compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Hooters most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Hooters' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hooters have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooters 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 Hooters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters is inspected around two times per year on average.
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