The Patio Cafe Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at The Patio Cafe Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Naples restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee go outside and return to food prep with no hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler observed Raw shell eggs being stored over sauerkraut. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at utility sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to utility sink faucet. Operator replaced vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu contains poached eggs with no secondary designation like an asterisk. Operator began marking menus with a marker. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at dishwasher area and outside. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-25 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on front line. Operator moved tongs to a utensil container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cooks line in standing water 126F. Operator turned up heat. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-26 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign observed ar Hand washing sink on cooks front line. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-25 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed in produce cooler, very dimly lit. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-25 **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
41
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Hidden raw/undercooked ingredient with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Poached eggs offered on menu with no secondary reminder that consumer advisory applies. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: No secondary reminder observed this visit **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher Hand washing sink observed no paper towels or soap. Operator replenished soap and paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand washing sink sign near fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Produce cooler very dimly lit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
74
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dishwasher Hand washing sink observed bucket being stored inside. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Hidden raw/undercooked ingredient with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Poached eggs offered on menu with no secondary reminder that consumer advisory applies. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher Hand washing sink observed no paper towels or soap. Operator replenished soap and paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Unlabeled chemical spray bottle in dishwasher area. Operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rack of bread being stored on the floor. Operator put bread on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in water 120F. Employee moved to a hotter location on the grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand washing sink sign near fryer. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Produce cooler very dimly lit. **Warning**
38-04-4
47
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored near clean cups in the server area. The operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near a box of bananas. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed glass bowls with no handle used as scoops for rice, flour, and sugar. The operator removed the bowls from the foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic bottles of apple juice stored on the floor in the server station. The operator properly stored the fish and apple juice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation on the cook line.
14-36-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage shed. The operator properly stored the boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
33
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with oatmeal.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 53F cold hold, Swiss cheese 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put egg wash in deeper pan and lids put on top of cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked sauces, stuffing, and meats not date marked in walk cooler. Educated operator on the importance of date marking foods. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mashed potatoes. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints when working with food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving near air handler for ac unit.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping lids closed. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are multiple items that were prepared on site with no date marking in the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The right hand door of the two door reach in cooler by the oven gas exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
70
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the produce walk-in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over unwashed onions. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the two door make table cooler in front of the drill, chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beed (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); pepper cheese (58F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the two door make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the turkey to the bottom of the cooler. Corrective action taken. In the top of the two door make table cooler in front of the drill, chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beed (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); pepper cheese (58F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish washing area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the fryer. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink by the fryer. Operator supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are multiple items that were prepared on site with no date marking in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned the ice machine wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The right hand door of the two door reach in cooler by the oven gas exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are unprotected coffee filters in the service area. Operator discarded the unprotected coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
33
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals improperly stored on shelf with food. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill container with water. Educated employee and operator. Employee instructed on proper use of hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple gravy's, sauces and soups not date marked. Made Saturday per operator. Operator provided dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-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. Observed expired training for 10 employees.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle in bowl in granola. Operator removed for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canisters not secured. Operator secured canisters.. . Repeat 7/21/2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat 7/21/2023. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawing in standing water. Water kept being turned off, operator corrected and educated employees on proper storage.
06-01-5
47
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage.. Repeat 2/14/2023, 9/15/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Observed tongs still on door handle. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not marked with consumer advisory indicating a raw item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back by cook line and men's handicap stall. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of pancake and waffle mix stored on floor in back shed. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster and grease container in enclosure. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage.. Repeat 2/14/2023, 9/15/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
67
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator contacted company for service and set up manual sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and not washing hands before handling clean. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Operator educated employee and rewashed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) educated operator even though flip top is open product sill has to be below 41F. Operator stated placed in flip top less than 4hours ago. Operator moved to cooler on ice for quick cooling.. Repeat 6/27/2021, 12/14/2021, 4/14/2022 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with bucket of water in dish wash area. Educated dishwasher on proper use and storage of bucket of water and operator removed bucket to allow access to hand wash sink.. Repeat 12/14/2021, 4/14/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink on cook line and dish area. Operator provided paper towel.. Repeat 12/14/2021, 4/14/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line and dish area. Operator provided soap.. Repeat 4/14/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drink above cook line. Operator removed drink.. Repeat 4/14/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones above cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in front wait station area. Operator removed for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Patio Cafe Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Patio Cafe Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Patio Cafe Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Patio Cafe Restaurant.
How does The Patio Cafe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Naples?
The Patio Cafe Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has The Patio Cafe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Patio Cafe Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Patio Cafe Restaurant 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 The Patio Cafe Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Patio Cafe Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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