Jack's Bait Shack
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
74
Score
Jack's Bait Shack appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Jack's Bait Shack trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled chemical spray bottles in bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized bin during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in mashed potatoes being used as a scoop. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reach in freezer on front line and in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed on ice machine door
14-34-4
74
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, observed Hand washing sink being used to dump ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer and Reach in freezer on cooks line This is a repeat violation from 3-21-25 **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading and flour not labeled. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. This is a repeat violation from 3-21-25 **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
70
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on importance of cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Bar.
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line.
14-69-4
74
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork loin. Operator advised and in process of moving product to correct order. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both sinks behind bar. Operator notified and supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator notified.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Operator advised and states he will have company come to clean machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food in walk in cooler and fries in walk in freezer stored on floor. Operator advised.
08B-47-4
67
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shaker used and left in ice at bar. Operator removed for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fries in walk in freezer not stored 6inches above floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw grouper over unwashed lemons. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with no label. Operator labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in bar area used as dump.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Observed shell oysters from two different boxes in one big bin. Separated by ice and with tags with each box. Educated operator on proper storage and separating.
01C-07-4
64
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed no tag for 3 pounds oysters.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks in bar area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler. Operator removed drink for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fruit and buckets of juice on floor in beverage cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cook line equipment. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl. . Repeat 8/2/2021, 3/7/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jack's Bait Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jack's Bait Shack on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jack's Bait Shack?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jack's Bait Shack.
How does Jack's Bait Shack compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Jack's Bait Shack most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Jack's Bait Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jack's Bait Shack have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jack's Bait Shack 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 Jack's Bait Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jack's Bait Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.
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