📰 Naples Area Restaurant Inspections: Clean Plates & Red Flags in Latest Reports

Food safety inspections across Collier County are painting a mixed picture this March, with dozens of restaurants either acing their first inspection or falling short of state standards.

On the bright side, 28 establishments passed their initial inspection with zero violations, a strong indicator that some kitchens are getting it exactly right when it comes to cleanliness, food handling, and safety protocols.

However, the flip side shows 59 restaurants failing their first inspection, with issues ranging from minor warnings to serious violations triggering administrative complaints and even emergency action recommendations.

Health officials stress that inspection results are only a snapshot in time—but they remain one of the most important tools for protecting public health and keeping diners informed.

✅ 28 Restaurants With ZERO Violations (First Inspection)

These establishments passed with flying colors:

• March 19, 2026 – CHURRISIMO LATINO (690 22ND AVE NE)

• March 18, 2026 – THE SAVORY GOAT (None)

• March 18, 2026 – SWEET MOON (None)

• March 17, 2026 – JONESEZ BBQ (13438 PALM BEACH BLVD)

• March 16, 2026 – BROOKS BAR AND GRILL (5375 HIBISCUS DR)

• March 16, 2026 – FROSTY BEAR (None)

• March 16, 2026 – GRAND BUFFET (2700 TAMIAMI TRAIL E)

• March 16, 2026 – CUISINERIA (None)

• March 13, 2026 – BAY HOUSE (799 WALKERBILT RD)

• March 12, 2026 – RITAS ITALIAN ICE OF NAPLES INC (1575 PINE RIDGE RD)

• March 11, 2026 – LARRYS LUNCH BOX DELICATESSEN (870 NEAPOLITAN WAY)

• March 11, 2026 – MISDEMEANOR WIENERS (None)

• March 9, 2026 – PURA VIDA MIAMI (9118 STRADA PLACE SUITE 8170)

• March 5, 2026 – ADDISONS CHICKEN (None)

• March 4, 2026 – THE CATCH OF THE PELICAN (475 SEAGATE DR)

• March 4, 2026 – BIG PAPA’S COUNTRY KITCHEN (2731 2 ST NE)

• March 4, 2026 – CHILAKIL (11225 TAMIAMI TRL E)

• March 3, 2026 – JOAX CARIBBEAN DELIGHTS (None)

• March 3, 2026 – SCOOPS ICE CREAM & ACAI BOWLS GREENTREE (None)

• March 2, 2026 – EURASIA (8793 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST #119/120)

• Feb. 27, 2026 – LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA (None)

• Feb. 24, 2026 – GRAND PLACE SAND WEDGE BISTRO FIRST FLOOR (2355 RUE DU JARDIN)

• Feb. 24, 2026 – MCDONALDS NSN 40301 (None)

• Feb. 24, 2026 – CEDAR HAMMOCK GOLF & CC SNACK (8660 CEDAR HAMMOCK BLVD)

• Feb. 23, 2026 – TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (5016 AIRPORT PULLING RD N)

• Feb. 23, 2026 – MEANSTREET TACOS (None)

• Feb. 23, 2026 – TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE (None)

• Feb. 23, 2026 – LA BREZZA FOOD TRUCK (None)

⚠️ 59 Restaurants That Did NOT Pass First Inspection

A total of 59 establishments failed their initial inspection. Some received warnings, while others face further administrative action:

• CLUB AT LONGSHORE LAKE REST – Warning Issued – March 20

• FOOD MAX TRUCK CORPORATION – Administrative complaint recommended – March 18

• LUJACKS – Warning Issued – March 17

• LIMONCELLO – Warning Issued – March 17

• SUBWAY – Call Back / Admin complaint – March 17

• AMORE RISTORANTE – Warning Issed – March 17

• NAPOLI ON THE BAY PIZZERIA VII – Call Back / Admin complaint – March 17

• AMBER COVE RESTAURANT – Administrative complaint recommended – March 16

• HIBACHI OF JAPAN 5 LLC – Warning Issued – March 16

• TIBURON GC DINE & SYDNEYS BAR – Administrative complaint recommended – March 16

• PF CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO – Warning Issued – March 16

• TIBURON GOLF CLUB SNACK BAR – Administrative complaint recommended – March 16

• ROYAL WOOD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB – Warning Issued – March 16

• FLORIDA CUBAN CAFE – Warning Issued – March 16

• TEMPEST TEA – Warning Issued – March 13

• CHINATOWN RESTAURANT – Administrative complaint recommended – March 12

• SKILLETS – Warning Issued – March 11

• MOLCAJETES MEXICAN RESTAURANT – Administrative complaint recommended – March 9

• NEW LEVEL BAR AND GRILL – Emergency order recommended – March 9

• TULIA ITALIAN STEAK – Warning Issued – March 9

• THE MOORINGS INC SAVOR TWENTY SIX – Warning Issued – March 9

• ALEXANDER’S – Administrative complaint recommended – March 6

• WAFFLE HOUSE #699 – Warning Issed – March 6

• FOREST GLEN GCC – Administrative complaint recommended – March 6

• STONEWALLS – Call Back / Admin complaint – March 6

• LATIN FAMILY BAKERY – Administrative complaint recommended – March 6

• FOREST GLEN EAGLES NEST – Administrative complaint recommended – March 6

• ESTIA RESTAURANT – Administrative complaint recommended – March 5

• HOGFISH HARRY’S – Administrative complaint recommended – March 5

• NAPLES COURTYARD (BREAKFAST AREA) – Warning Issued – March 5

• INN AT PELICAN BAY – Warning Issued – March 5

• STONEWALLS – Warning Issued – March 5

• VAN VAN CUBAN CAFE – Warning Issued – March 4

• MOJO THAI & E-SAN – Warning Issued – March 4

• CHAMPION BILLIARDS – Warning Issued – March 4

• ENZOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT – Call Back / Admin complaint – March 4

• LEONIS PIZZERIA – Warning Issued – March 3

• THE CLUB PELICAN BAY INC – Warning Issued – March 3

• PINCHERS CRAB SHACK – Warning Issued – March 3

• RIVERWALK – Administrative complaint recommended – March 3

• POLLOS KIKY – Warning Issued – March 3

• ENZOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT – Warning Issued – March 2

• OFF THE HOOK – Warning Issued – March 2

• MINGO’S MARKET BBQ – Warning Issued – Feb. 27

• FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #244 – Warning Issued – Feb. 27

• HIE TOLLGATE BLVD LLC – Emergency order recommended – Feb. 27

• THAI THAI SUSHI BOAT – Call Back / Admin complaint – Feb. 27

• LAKE PARK DINER – Warning Issued – Feb. 27

• CRAZY BUFFET – Warning Issued – Feb. 27

• SOPHIA’S RISTORANTE – Call Back / Admin complaint – Feb. 25

• FUJIYAMA VESUVIOS – Administrative complaint recommended – Feb. 25

• KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN – Warning Issued – Feb. 25

• FLO’S CLAM SHACK – Administrative complaint recommended – Feb. 25

• DRAGONFLY – Administrative complaint recommended – Feb. 24

• RITA’S ITALIAN ICE – Call Back / Admin complaint – Feb. 24

• MANGO THAI – Administrative complaint recommended – Feb. 24

• PANDA PAVILION – Administrative complaint recommended – Feb. 24

• CAROLEAS PLACE CAFE AND FRENCH BAKERY – Warning Issued – Feb. 23

• TREVISO BAY COUNTRY CLUB – Warning Issued – Feb. 23

📊 Additional Enforcement Highlights

• Highest violations (last 30 days):

  • HIBACHI OF JAPAN 5 LLC – 16 violations

  • MOLCAJETES MEXICAN RESTAURANT – 16 violations

  • CHAMPION BILLIARDS – 13 violations

• Recent fines issued:

  • SKYLINE CHILI – $520

  • GREEK ISLAND CAFE – $400

  • MI CASITA MATANCERA CUBAN CUISINE – $160

  • DOLPHIN TIKI BAR & GRILL – $200

🧾 What It All Means

While a clean inspection is a strong sign of proper food safety practices, officials remind the public that results can change quickly. A restaurant that passes today could have violations tomorrow—and vice versa.

👉 The takeaway: Check inspection reports regularly and stay informed before dining out.

Disclaimer: These records are sanitation and safety inspections conducted by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants on public food service establishments. Each inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. Information is updated weekly or you can search for the most recent records for a particular establishment using the DBPR Online Services.