The Cafe

821 5 Ave S, Naples, FL 34102

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, The Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front line; cream cheese (71F - Cold Holding). Per operator cream cheese stored at front line for 2 hours. Operator added cream cheese in Time as Public Health Control form. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near dishmachine. Operator labeled spray bottle.

41-17-4

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler observed 1.5 pounds of ahi tuna and 2 pounds of Mahi Mahi thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging stated to removed completely prior to thawing.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line, mozzarella cheese (54 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding) less than two hours. Operator iced down food to rapidly chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler observed 1.5 pounds of ahi tuna and 2 pounds of Mahi Mahi thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging stated to removed completely prior to thawing.

06-09-1

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on employee cook line above food and next to clean utensils. Corrected on site

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In juice area in front employee cell phone, ear buds and charger on shelf with customer food. Corrected on site

40-06-5

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields in kitchen multiple damaged, cracked or melted.

38-01-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the bakery area ceiling not smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable.

36-37-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with debris build up.

36-34-5

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the three door make table on the cook's line raw hamburger is stored over raw fish. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the three door make table on the cook's line, hamburger (44F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the hamburger meat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Under other breakfast choices on the menu the smoked salmon and poached eggs are not identified.

02B-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cafe on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Cafe.

How does The Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?

The Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has The Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Cafe 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 The Cafe inspected?

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

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