Nav's Popcorn and Donuts
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Nav's Popcorn and Donuts has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Marco Island average 77, so Nav's Popcorn and Donuts trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a spray bottle of all purpose cleaner inside a popcorn mixing bin. Operator removed the spray bottle and cleaned the bin. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 the employee health reporting agreement. Employees began reading and signing the agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a scoop with a broken handle inside a bag of donut mix.
14-01-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. There is a scoop with a broken handle inside a bag of donut mix.
14-12-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. There is a ceiling tile out of place in the back kitchen exposing wiring and other utility lines.
36-04-5
67
May 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of owner, multiple pieces of equipment removed and not replaced with like items. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. There is no test kit for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
82
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler in the kitchen raw veal is stored over ready to eat corned beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.there is a wet wiping cloth on the cutting board of the make table in the back kitchen and on the handle of the oven.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are multiple sets of tongs on the oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple soups, salads and entrees available for customer self service in the glass door reach in coolers in front of the counter without the required minimum labeling.
02D-03-4
61
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
61
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles hanging on the utility sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink by the pizza oven gas an empty bread crumb container and rubber mat inside of it. The hand washing sink by the triple sink has an ice pack inside of it. Operator cleared both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple prepared foods in the glass door reach in cooler without the required labels.
02D-03-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. There is a knife block in use in the back kitchen. Operator discarded the knife block. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The cook in the prep kitchen has no hair restraint.
13-03-4
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Inside the double glass door reach in freezer there is bread stored inside of a nonfood grade bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler in the kitchen raw veal and raw chicken are stored over cooked corned beef and mayonnaise. Row comminuted beef is stored over mustard. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen meatball marinara (77F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (70F - Hot Holding). Operator turned on the burner underneath the meatballs and tomato sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink behind the front counter is blocked by a hand cart. Operator moved the hand cart from in front of the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from an oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
55
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nav's Popcorn and Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nav's Popcorn and Donuts on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nav's Popcorn and Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nav's Popcorn and Donuts.
How does Nav's Popcorn and Donuts compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Nav's Popcorn and Donuts most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Marco Island average of 77.
Has Nav's Popcorn and Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nav's Popcorn and Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nav's Popcorn and Donuts 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 Nav's Popcorn and Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nav's Popcorn and Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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