Pelagos Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Pelagos Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited two times.
Among Naples restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pelagos Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the main prep area in the kitchen. Operator provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
95
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling constructed from acoustic tiles. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle broken. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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/ Manager certification expired 10-21-24
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling constructed from acoustic tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 forms and employees began filling them out 5-12-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 5-12-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle is broken, near triple sink
14-11-5
82
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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, operator posted handout **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 the forms for compliance to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near front entrance of kitchen
14-69-4
74
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink on front line leaking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in front line, cooks line and prep areas porous. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Dining room ladies room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in storage have deep groove marks near front line of kitchen and worktop cutting boards on front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has opening at lower left hand corner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White Upright freezer accumulated ice near kitchen exit door From 5-2-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pelagos Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pelagos Cafe on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pelagos Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pelagos Cafe.
How does Pelagos Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Pelagos Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Pelagos Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pelagos Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pelagos Cafe 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 Pelagos Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pelagos Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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