Lavender Cafe & Bistro
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Lavender Cafe & Bistro, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near cook line. Operator moved oil container to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
90
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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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 00ppm); operator set up three compartment sink: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-31-2024 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes per operator, made 24 hours prior, not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
61
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walls around three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked and cooled hashed potatoes (73 F - Cold Holding) on cooks line counter. Operator stated had been removed from refrigerator less than one hour prior. Operator returned to cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach cleaner stored with clean plates and utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Sanitizer container was empty and chemicals were set up incorrectly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator corrected all issues to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Provided operator with Form DBPR HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in front reach in cooler with beverages served to guests. Operator removed all personal food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walls around three compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Mar 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed the tongs from the oven handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
86
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in cooler next to the cook line. **Warning**
23-24-4
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a sauce pan inside the hand washing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. Operator removed the sauce pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a bag of onions on the floor in the kitchen. Operator moved the onions to proper storage.
08B-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lavender Cafe & Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lavender Cafe & Bistro on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lavender Cafe & Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lavender Cafe & Bistro.
How does Lavender Cafe & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Lavender Cafe & Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Lavender Cafe & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lavender Cafe & Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lavender Cafe & Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lavender Cafe & Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lavender Cafe & Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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