🍽️ Collier County Restaurant Inspection Report: 11 Restaurants Earn Perfect Scores, 20 Fall Short on First Inspection

By Marco Island Naples News

Health inspectors have been busy across Collier County, and the latest restaurant inspection results reveal a mix of outstanding performances and businesses that will need follow-up visits.

✅ 11 Restaurants Passed Their First Inspection with ZERO Violations

Eleven restaurants received a perfect first inspection, with no violations cited—a strong sign of excellent food safety practices and compliance with Florida health regulations.

While a zero-violation inspection doesn’t guarantee perfection every day, it is an excellent indicator that proper food handling, cleanliness, and sanitation standards were being followed during the inspection.

⚠️ 20 Restaurants Did Not Pass Their First Inspection

Twenty restaurants were unable to pass their initial inspection and will require corrective actions before achieving compliance.

Restaurants that fail an inspection are generally required to correct violations and undergo a follow-up inspection by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

💰 Latest Restaurant Disciplinary Actions

Several Collier County establishments were fined following enforcement actions.

Highest Fine: 🏆 New Level Bar and Grill received an $800 disciplinary fine.

🚨 Restaurants with the Most Violations in the Last 30 Days

These restaurants recorded the highest number of violations during recent inspections:

📝 What These Inspections Mean

Restaurant inspections are snapshots of conditions on the day inspectors visit. Violations can range from minor paperwork issues to more significant food safety concerns. Many establishments correct problems immediately or during follow-up inspections.

Consumers are encouraged to review inspection reports and consider both the severity of violations and whether issues were promptly corrected.

🍴 Bottom Line

• ✅ 11 restaurants earned perfect first inspections with zero violations.

• ⚠️ 20 restaurants failed their initial inspection and require corrective action.

• 💰 Seven restaurants received disciplinary fines, ranging from $200 to $800.

• 🚨 La Saliere recorded the highest number of violations with 11, followed closely by four restaurants with 9–10 violations.

Inspection data is provided by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

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