Shady Palm Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Shady Palm Cafe has 12 inspections in the public record. Shady Palm Cafe was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Naples sits at 81, putting Shady Palm Cafe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. There are sanitizer buckets in top of prep tables throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: There are sanitizer buckets stored with containers if food and over clean utensils. Operator moved the sanitizer buckets to proper storage. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
95
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the three door reach in cooler rice that was prepared greater than 24 hours prion is not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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/. The hand washing sink at the bar has been moved from one side to the other without submitting plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. There are sanitizer buckets in top of prep tables throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of french fries on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler under the grill, Poultry (47F - Cold Holding); Fish (48F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the chicken and fish to the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw fish is stored over cooked meatballs. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a fan in front of the hand washing sink by the prep sink. Operator moved the fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
67
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in front if the deep fryer ham (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the out of temperature items and contacted technician for repair. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are 5 gallon buckets and a floor fan in front of the hand washing sink by the back door. Operator removed all items blocking the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided the operator with a copy of a consumer advisory.
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee drink on top of the make table cooler in the salad station. Operator discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance on the walls inside the top of the ice machine. There is a black mold like substance inside the nozzles of both soda guns at the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The soap at the hand washing sink in the service area, next to the bag in box storage rack is inaccessible behind an ice tea urn and a coffee urn.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink at the bar is used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There are knives stored between the reach in freezer and the make table cooler on the cook's line. Operator removed the knives.
10-17-4
64
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up the triple sink to sanitize, quaternary sanitizer 200ppm. Operator called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. This is a repeat violation from 3/31/3022. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shady Palm Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shady Palm Cafe on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shady Palm Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shady Palm Cafe.
How does Shady Palm Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Shady Palm Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Shady Palm Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shady Palm Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shady Palm 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 Shady Palm Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shady Palm Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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