Poached

2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Unit 156, Naples, FL 34109
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Poached has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Poached on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; raw eggs no shell (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator raw egg no shell stored at cook line for 1.5 hours. Recommended operator the time as public health control form. Operator removed raw eggs no shell container to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw steak stored over cooked beef- not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw steak to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container near cook line. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line. Employee removed her watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator stored ice bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. house made hollandaise (71 F- Hot Holding.) operator stated foods had only been out at room temperature for less than two hours. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Operator began to fill form out and time marked house made hollandaise sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
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. Employees began to sign form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon, eggs Benedict, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs do not have an asterisk indicating the consumer advisory on the menu. Operator began to mark raw food items on menu with marker. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
70
Mar 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, observed one dented can of black beans. Operator removed can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server station, observed two unlabeled spray bottles. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage, observed one dented can of black beans. Operator removed can. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooks line, observed metal turners in 80F water. Operator moved utensils to the flat top griddle **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At bar area, observed coffee filters uninverted and not protected. Operator covered filters **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In server area near coffee station, open milk not date marked
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On front line of kitchen near walk-in cooler
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwasher area near triple sink, and in server area near coffee station, and bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line of kitchen cook's utensils in 80f degree water, after discussion, employee moved utensils to a hot spot on the grill **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
70
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poached last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poached on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poached?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poached.

How does Poached compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Poached most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Poached's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poached have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Poached 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 Poached inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Poached is inspected around two times per year on average.