Janes Cafe on Third
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
47
Score
Janes Cafe on Third has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Janes Cafe on Third trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cooked chicken n Reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach-in cooler on cook line shredded cheese, mozzarella(44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese, cheddar (45F - Cold Holding). Less than one hour per operator. Employee moved for proper storage for cooling.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol and other medication stored on shelf with plastic containers and food. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with laundry basket in front. Operator moved to allow access. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to get water for pancake batter.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed rubber scrapper stored in sanitizer. Educated employee on proper storage. Employee moved rubber scrapper. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon bearing label to remove from packaging, not removed. Operator discarded product
06-09-1
47
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets and medicine stored above prep table with food and dishes. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile in back storage room missing. Repeat 4/21/2025 **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans in back storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under cutting board of flip top cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee wage bottle in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at back of the kitchen near by dishmachine.
36-36-4
Basic - Single-service coffee cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On back cooks line chicken and chorizo (114 F - Hot Holding), operator reheated for proper hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Operator restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacks of 1/6th pans wet nesting on back drying rack.
24-08-4
74
Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the 7th reach in cooler in the storage area raw shell eggs are stored on top of spinach tortillas. Operator moved the eggs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. There is no-three compartment sink, only a-two compartment sink if the dishwasher is not operating properly operator will not be able to wash, rinse and sanitize.
16-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black buildup of food debris on the can opener blade.
22-02-4
70
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict with unpasteurized poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on the menu with no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Storage room is dimly lit, flashlight needed to observe labels **Warning**
38-05-4
86
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener and the slicer in the rear room. Spoke to operator to have the items cleaned and sanitized before using. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the severs station. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
78
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels separating crapes in reach in cooler on cook's line
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator proper hand washing and glove change. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink blocked with linen bag.
31A-09-4
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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Provided operator with written procedures for cleanup DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease build up on ceiling in kitchen. Repeat from 07-21-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored with seasonings above hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on top of reach in refrigerator on prep table. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed as 20 seats, however they are operating with 40 seats inside and 104 seats outside. This is a repeat violation from 07-21-2022, 02-03-2022, 10-28-2021 and 05-03-2021 **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment is licensed as 20 seats, however they are operating with 40 seats inside and 104 seats outside. This is a repeat violation from 07-21-2022, 02-03-2022, 10-28-2021 and 05-03-2021 **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pineapples stored in floor in dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside small ice machine in server station
22-20-5
39
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a laundry basket in front of the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Operator moved the laundry basket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the ice in the bottom of the hand wash sink on the kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build on the air vents in the dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the license is for 20 seats and there are 34 inside and 104 outside. This is a repeat violation violation from 05/03/21 and 11/13/20 and 10/28/21 and 02/23/22 .Discussed with operator about updating the food service license. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed the license is for 20 seats and there are 34 inside and 104 outside. This is a repeat violation violation from 05/03/21 and 11/13/20 and 10/28/21 and 02/23/22. Discussed with operator about updating the food service license.
51-15-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Janes Cafe on Third last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Janes Cafe on Third on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Janes Cafe on Third?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Janes Cafe on Third.
How does Janes Cafe on Third compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Janes Cafe on Third most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Janes Cafe on Third's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Janes Cafe on Third have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Janes Cafe on Third 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 Janes Cafe on Third inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Janes Cafe on Third is inspected around three times per year on average.
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