Paloma Blanca Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Paloma Blanca Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Paloma Blanca Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over unwashed oranges in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of paint stored on shelf with food in dry storage area. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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/. Reinaldo Martinez 11-17-2020 and expired on 11-17-2025 and no other certified food manager available. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ one counter person and three cooks working with food and no certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Reinaldo Martinez 11-17-2020 and expired on 11-17-2025 and no other certified food manager available. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Oranges used for fresh juice not washed prior to being squeezed for service. Discussed washing and proper storage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-08-5
41
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Two ceiling vent missing at dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
86
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit at front counter; cooked pork (122F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked pork placed in the unit for one hour. Operator started reheating cooked pork to 165. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store dirty dishes at front counter. Operator removed dirty dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler at prep area; per operator cooked pork prepared and stored the day before inspection not properly date marked. Operator put date mark on cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with rice bag at dry storage. Operator removed employee bag to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Two ceiling vent missing at dining area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled. Operator labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning**
14-09-4
39
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator diluted to: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery to go nag used to store bread in walk in cooler. Operator removed bread from bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat tamales in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to,proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator diluted to: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to rinse food service items.
31A-11-4
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. Only unsigned copies on hand. Operator and employees signed during inspection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-20-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork loin, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as scoop in rice. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, backpack and sweatshirt on food storage shelf
40-06-5
37
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot boxes near the mop sink, potatoes (128F - Hot Holding); bedf (128F - Hot Holding). Operator moved items to the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk-in cooler raw pork is stored over cases of oranges. Operated moved the pork to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 - Food stored on floor. In the walk-in freezer cases of plantains are stored on the floor. Operator moved the plantains to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The handle if the ice scoop is in direct contact with the ice in the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On the front counter single service utensils are stored with the food contact surface up.
25-06-4
52
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to the wire shelf near the fryer. Operator remove items from inside the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator stated the cook pork was made on July 8, 2023. Operator placed date mark on cook pork inside the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors for employees. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on multiple units in the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf near the hand washing sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed 3of 3 food handlers certification expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Operator stated they are waiting on the books to come in so they can do training. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags in walk in freezer used to store raw meats used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw chicken animal foods over not properly separated from beef in walk in cooler based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork chop (100F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (90F - Hot Holding) for one hour from cooking . Operator risen temperature to hot holding unit. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed 3of 3 food handlers certification expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink employee restroom at 80F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Cooked rice Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler per operator. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired Reinaldo Martinez 9-21-15. 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-03-7
Basic - Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Pork bag frozen Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner in sink with no water. Operator open cold water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
32
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with meat in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tamales 126F hot hold, beans and rice 109F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up hot hold unit for tamales and discarded beans/rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked rice not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks, knives, and spoons at front service area.
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at front service area and sugar bin in kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed eyeglasses stored on cutting board. Operator removed eyeglasses. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paloma Blanca Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paloma Blanca Cafe on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paloma Blanca Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Paloma Blanca Cafe.
How does Paloma Blanca Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Paloma Blanca Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Paloma Blanca Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paloma Blanca Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paloma Blanca Cafe 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 Paloma Blanca Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paloma Blanca Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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