Van Van Cuban Café
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Van Van Cuban Café has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Van Van Cuban Café on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, observed raw beef stored above ready to eat house made sauces. In the stand alone cooler across from cook top, observed raw chicken above raw beef. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook top, observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (46F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods were moved to reach in cooler less than an hour prior to beginning of inspection. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing located in the bar area. Handwashing sink is being used as a dump sink. Discussed with operator handwashing sink is to be used only for handwashing to prevent and reduce cross contamination. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Two servers handling food are missing food handler training. Employees have been working at establishment for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at the bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the main food prep area, observed bags of onions, box of tomatoes, box of avocados stored on the floor. In the dish storage area observed cans of tomatoes stored on the floor. In the closet near the food prep area, bags of rice are stored on the floor. Operator began to remove foods off the floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: All food handling employees must have training within 60 days from employment. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler raw beef in container and water bottles are placed directly on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Some foods removed from floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-47-4
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cooler in front of the flat top, raw beef was placed below raw chicken. Operator moved into the walk in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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 make table cooler in the kitchen cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); pork tenderloin (55F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make table cooler in the kitchen cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); pork tenderloin (55F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish washing area was blocked by a chair. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Employees read and signed health agreement during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler raw beef in container and water bottles are placed directly on the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
43
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medications stored in a food preparation area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In Reach in cooler, observed raw chicken being stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken below cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers of cooked beef and rice with no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage area, observed container with no handle being used for scooping rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and clothing with dry storage foods
40-06-5
52
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed, cooked flank steak, and cooked vegetables in Reach in cooler on front line. Per operator, products were prepared 12.12 at 1:00 p.m. Educated operator about date marking potentially hazardous foods. Operator date marked products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over clean creamer pitchers. Operator moved pitchers **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
74
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade containers storing soup portions Educated operator about different containers to use **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees training expired 11-1-2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef portions at triple sink in standing water. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor 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 walk in cooler, observed raw pork loin over sliced ham, Operator rearranged products **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, observed raw beef over cooked chicken.Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling has acoustic tiles in prep and storage areas 5-9-2023**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler in kitchen, observed no ambient thermometer. Operator put a thermometer inside unit **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
67
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles have accumulated grease and debris in kitchen has acoustic tiles 12-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In back main kitchen near hand washing sink, vicks vapo rub on top of prep table **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back main kitchen near hand washing sink, sterno on top of prep table **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Provided handout for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of training for food handling employees **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near dishwasher area **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near dishwasher area. Operator attached chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles have accumulated grease and debris in kitchen has acoustic tiles 12-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in back of main kitchen, hot water faucet not working **Warning**
29-08-4
45
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license is expired.
50-17-2
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Van Van Cuban Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Van Van Cuban Café on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Van Van Cuban Café?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Van Van Cuban Café.
How does Van Van Cuban Café compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Van Van Cuban Café most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Van Van Cuban Café's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Van Van Cuban Café have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Van Van Cuban Café 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 Van Van Cuban Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Van Van Cuban Café is inspected around three times per year on average.
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