Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 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 the make table cooler on the cook line, ham (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were sliced this morning and in cooler less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled bread for a sandwich with their bare hands. Educated the operator on proper handling of ready to eat foods. Operator discarded the slices of bread, washed their hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are items in the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Operator cleared the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle on the chemical storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. There are multiple old cardboard boxes being used as food contact containers in the walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is an accumulation of grease and food debris on the floor under and around the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. There is a hole in the wall between the hand washing sink and the triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. There is an unshielded utility light in the walk in cooler.
38-07-4
43
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas are acoustic tile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Ceiling is not smooth and nonabsorbent. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas are acoustic tile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the kitchen cut tomato (48F); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) operator moved time temperature control for safety foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there is a number 10 can of ground tomatoes either a dented rim. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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
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 the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, both employees read and signed the agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the storage area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas are acoustic tile. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there is a number 10 can of ground tomatoes either a dented rim. See stop sale. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
43
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw ground beef is stored over whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the make table cooler are damaged. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold liks substance on the interior walls of the ice machine. There is a black buildup on the can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the chemical storage area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the make table cooler doors are damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The green cutting board in the prep area is deeply grooved and stained.
14-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. There is cardboard lining shelves in the walk in cooler.
14-45-4
67
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance on the interior walls of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle on the shelf by the ice machine.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs are hanging from an oven door handle. Inspector spoke with the cook who moved the tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the chest freezer next to the walk-in cooler door.
14-69-4
74
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen.
How does Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen 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 Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Larrys Lunchbox Delicatessen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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