Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on cooks line with food and clean and sanitized plate ware. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Bottle of Windex stored on prep table with clean plate ware. **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build up on can opener in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Food debris present on can opener. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish machine area, hand sink blocked with 5 gallon bucket lids. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Hand sink blocked. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: No measuring device available **Time Extended**
16-62-1
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. Cooked chili, shrimp and vegetable sauce, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator date marked foods during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Multiple foods in walk in cooler not date marked **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep kitchen disabled due to plumbing leak. Operator is waiting for parts. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside both reach in coolers on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Grape leaves and case of shelled eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator placed food i to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
50
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Beef stored in grocery to go bags that are not food grade in walk in freezer
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen area and prepare food without hand washing. Discussed with operator required hand washing.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Repeat violation form inspection dated 03-14-2024 . Operator moved food to,proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw octopus stored over ready to eat chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back,prep are blocked with food equipment
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice pudding, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior to not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor of walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in cut out of make table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gyro cone thawing at room temperature on spit.
06-01-5
33
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats and fish over sauces, pickled cabbage and olives in walk in cooler. Repeat 9/27/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed storage still not correct. Educated cook on proper storage and cook moved. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 bar dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Operator called technician and is using main dishwasher until fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed dishwasher still in use and testing at 0ppm after running three times. Time extended 7 days to allow time to fix dishwasher.. Operator said called technician and they instructed was working. Operator called technician again. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
74
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken over cooked beef in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands on the prep line.
12A-28-4
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. Emailed to operator to start filling out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles in the walk in cooler with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
47
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and raw beef over Ready to eat sauces in Walk-in-cooler. All corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in front cook line hand washing sink. Corrected on site Hand washing sink in dish area blocked by cases of supplies. Corrected on site Hand washing sink by back oven blocked by rack. Corrected on site
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back prep area. Corrected on site
31B-02-4
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. One certificate and books present. No Approved food handler training for three employees currently working.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used in spices. Operator removed. Corrected on site
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin no label. Corrected on site operator labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk-in-cooler fan soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand washing sink in back leaking.
29-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden bars for kebabs made of soft wood. Wood countertop not made of hard wood.
14-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones, keys and vitamins above food prep area. Corrected on site operator moved.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple throughout establishment all corrected on site
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front bar, co2 tank unsecured. Corrected on site operator moved tank
51-11-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill.
How does Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill 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 Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vourla Mediterranean Café and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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