Smokin' Water Buffalo

1431 Rail Head Blvd Ste 1, Naples, FL 34110

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Smokin' Water Buffalo stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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 holding drawer, chicken nuggets (112F - Hot Holding). Per operator the chicken nuggets were cooked less than 30 minutes prior. Operator increased the heat of the drawer and returned the chicken nuggets to the deep fryer. Chicken nuggets reheating temperature 212F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator will manually adjust the sanitizer levels. Quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink 300ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-43-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (67F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (57F - Cold Holding); American cheese (57F - Cold Holding). **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler closest to the front counter, **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the fan housing in the walk in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed Hand washing sink near Three compartment sink and Hand washing sink near front line with no paper towels. Operator replenished towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chair blocking Hand washing sink at front counter. Operator moved chair **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and steel scrubber in Hand washing sink near front line. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokin' Water Buffalo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokin' Water Buffalo on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smokin' Water Buffalo?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smokin' Water Buffalo.

How does Smokin' Water Buffalo compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Smokin' Water Buffalo most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Smokin' Water Buffalo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smokin' Water Buffalo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Smokin' Water Buffalo 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 Smokin' Water Buffalo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smokin' Water Buffalo is inspected around three times per year on average.

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