Kc American Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Kc American Bistro 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. 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 one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no certified food manager for establishment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kc American Bistro's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler observed mushroom soup (51F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded soup. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Reach in cooler observed mushroom soup (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator soup has been cold holding since yesterday evening. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ This is a repeat violation from 12-18-25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
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
61
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Per Tim Herman, no one in establishment has a Certified food manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
78
Mar 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed vacuum breaker at mop sink not properly installed.
29-07-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nested in storage area. Operator separated for proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
90
Nov 7, 2023
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. Observed raw tuna over cooked lobster and raw beef over vegetables. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old labels on reusable containers in back storage area. Operator removed labels and cleaned containers properly. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cold line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula stored in cracks between cook line flip top cooler and hot storage table. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in flour in back storage area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal employee drinks and food not segregated in reach in cooler. Operator separated for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans in back storage area. Repeat 2/28/2022, 6/15/2022. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
90
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Observed operator working on replacing tile. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kc American Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kc American Bistro on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kc American Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “no certified food manager for establishment” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kc American Bistro.
How does Kc American Bistro compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Kc American Bistro most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Kc American Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kc American Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kc American Bistro 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 Kc American Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kc American Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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