Midnight Tavern
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
78
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Midnight Tavern stretching back to 2022. Midnight Tavern was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Midnight Tavern on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added at mop sink and no vacuum breakers present
29-34-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on front counter prep table. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back storage area has unsecured CO2 tanks. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-09-2025
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Public mens room
31B-04-4
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bread pudding in walk in cooler with a preparation date of 12-22-2024 exceeding 7 days.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bread pudding in walk in cooler with a preparation date of 12-22-2024 exceeding 7 days
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open gallon of bleach stored on top of ice machine bin. Operatpr removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris on can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under back,prep sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 12-14-2023
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair of tongs in oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven on the cook line.
10-20-4
86
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm not proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test chlorine kit provided when using dishwasher sanitizer.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on grill door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, mold like substance around mop sink and walk in cooler wall.
36-27-5
Basic - Gaskets in walk in cooler soiled with grease, food debris,accumulation.
23-03-4
55
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a ac cleaner on the counter by save a days. Owner moved the ac cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Observed a bartender handle cut lemons without gloves on.
09-01-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of applesauce.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled chemical bottle on the main line.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed parts of the hand wash sink in the hand wash sink at the far end of the cook line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kits for the restaurant.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Operator supplied the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ranch dressing made on Saturday per the operator not date marked. Operator labeled the ranch dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on the top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed two dented cans of applesauce.
08B-20-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the plumping is in disrepair at the hand wash sink at the end of the main line.
29-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Midnight Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Midnight Tavern on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Midnight Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Midnight Tavern.
How does Midnight Tavern compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Midnight Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Midnight Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Midnight Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Midnight Tavern 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 Midnight Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Midnight Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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