M Waterfront Grille
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at M Waterfront Grille stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so M Waterfront Grille trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found in the prep area. 9 total **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Observed two flying insects by the drain next to the two compartment sink in the prep area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the back prep area near the two compartment sink. Total: 5 live roaches observed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Observed 1 live roach in the prep area by green wire rack. Operator killed roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cook line and the back prep area there are floor tiles are missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: At the cook line and the back prep area there are floor tiles are missing. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
67
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, observed Cooked beef (48F - Cooling), operator stated cooked beef was prepared the day prior around 1pm. Provided operator with cooling form handout. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found in the prep area. 9 total **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the back prep area near the two compartment sink. Total: 5 live roaches observed. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, observed Cooked beef (48F - Cooling), operator stated cooked beef was prepared the day prior around 1pm. Provided operator with cooling form handout. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. By the salad reach in cooler, observed bread and dairy butter (77F - Cold Holding). Operator stated butter on bread stays out of cold holding unit for service. Operator stated foods have been out for less than an hour. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at the bar area. The dish machine and containers of mixed drinks are blocking the handwashing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. In the lunch menu observed a dish "tuna tartare" without the asterisk indicating the consumer advisory. Operator began to mark lunch menus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cook line and the back prep area there are floor tiles are missing. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the bar area, observed containers of mixed drinks stored directly on the floor. In the walk in cooler, observed trays of containers of chicken base and bagged cooked chicken stored on floor. Operator began to remove foods from the floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
33
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm.) operates refilled sanitizer bucket with proper strength. End concentration, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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 handout. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with copy of choking poster. **Warning**
51-13-4
58
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe actively leaking onto the floor under the dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Pipe scheduled for repair. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
95
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Twelve small flying insects observed at the server station, on the paper towels at the handwashing sink, on the walls and in flight. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken was stored directly above cut lettuce in the refrigerated drawers under the grill. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above gallons of milk in the walk-in cooler. Chef moved all proteins to proper storage for food safety. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef was stored above raw fish and raw ground beef was stored over raw lamb chops in the walk-in cooler. Chef rearranged proteins to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the end of the cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe actively leaking onto the floor under the dish machine. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up throughout the restaurant. Educated Operator about training staff to store utensils handles up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pouches of lobster meat and pouches of raw chicken were thawing in standing water in the prep sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the end of the bar. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex restroom used by food handlers by the Chef office. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at the server station and under the dish machine. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at large ice machine was stored in a soiled holster. Chef removed holster for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the back by the Chef office. **Warning**
31B-04-4
33
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup being used to scoop out grain. Operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two cooks with no hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind ice machine, observed accumulated dust and debris.
23-03-4
86
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees expired 3-11-2020 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On top and edges of doors, observed accumulated debris **Warning**
16-21-4
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in dishwasher area and prep areas of kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several areas of kitchen and dishwasher area are missing floor tiles, and areas with broken and chipped tiles with standing water.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door
14-69-4
74
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area, near six burner stove **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: No paper towels observed this visit **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front line, opposite six burner stove adjacent to char-broiler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, Sea bass,reduced packaged today not frozen entire time, item was portioned this afternoon per operator operator. Per operator discussion operator removed fish from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw steaks, stored over demi glace. After discussion operator moved demi glace to a better location **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen prep area, 1/2 gallon of cooked garlic in oil (80F - Cooling) After operator garlic was at room temperature for two daysAfter discussion operator discarded garlic. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. sale. In walk-in cooler, Sea bass,reduced packaged item was portioned this afternoon per operator operator. Per operator discussion operator removed fish from bag.
03G-50-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, tater tots, onion tanglers and demi glace stored on floor
08B-38-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was M Waterfront Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at M Waterfront Grille on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at M Waterfront Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at M Waterfront Grille.
How does M Waterfront Grille compare to other restaurants in Naples?
M Waterfront Grille most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has M Waterfront Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at M Waterfront Grille have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at M Waterfront Grille 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 M Waterfront Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, M Waterfront Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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