Thai Udon Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Thai Udon Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed rice being stored in non food grade containers
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink with cutting board inside on front line of kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On front line of kitchen, Hand washing sink has no paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several kitchen walls are very dusty
36-27-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Bags of rice on the floor near ice machine
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three unsecured co2 tanks in kitchen near ice machine
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents have accumulated dust and debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Accumulated grease and debris around fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in cooler bottom at sushi bar
29-49-6
43
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shell eggs stored over containers of noodles. Operator placed raw eggs on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cut cabbage in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at wait station. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Operator discarded devices. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen. Educated operator on cleaning vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust behind ice machine.
36-27-5
39
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above the ice machine and above the clean drain board at the dishwasher.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal handbag and thermos stored on top of red chili paste on the dry storage shelving.
40-06-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up next to the soup crock. Utensils should be stored with the food-contact surface facing down in order to avoid contamination by hands.
24-18-4
Basic - Small fly bait hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment: soup crock. This device should be installed below and away from food and food storage and food contact surfaces.
35B-08-4
78
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu 55F cold hold, cut lettuce 56F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler at end of cook line nearest fryers. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of noodles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on storing food off of floor. Operator placed food off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood and hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at beverage/wait station.
02D-01-5
50
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat 1/4/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: Observed food still on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Udon Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Udon Cafe on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Udon Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Udon Cafe.
How does Thai Udon Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Thai Udon Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Thai Udon Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Udon Cafe have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Udon 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 Thai Udon Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Udon Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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