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Collier County Restaurants Split Between Spotless Scores and Stinging Citations in Latest Inspections

 

Collier County Restaurants Split Between Spotless Scores and Stinging Citations in Latest Inspections

Collier County Restaurants Split Between Spotless Scores and Stinging Citations in Latest Inspections

Collier County’s latest restaurant inspection reports for February 2026 delivered a tale of two kitchens: 24 establishments that passed their first inspection with zero violations, and 40 others that didn’t make the grade on the first try.

State inspectors with the Division of Hotels and Restaurants conducted routine sanitation and safety checks throughout the county in early and late February, documenting conditions at the time of each visit.

24 Restaurants That Passed the First Inspection with ZERO Violations

The following establishments recorded a flawless inspection on their first visit:

  • Feb. 27, 2026 – Little Caesars Pizza (None)

  • Feb. 24, 2026 – Grand Place Sand Wedge Bistro First Floor (2355 Rue du Jardin)

  • Feb. 24, 2026 – McDonald’s NSN 40301 (None)

  • Feb. 24, 2026 – Cedar Hammock Golf & CC Snack (8660 Cedar Hammock Blvd)

  • Feb. 23, 2026 – La Brezza Food Truck (None)

  • 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. 20, 2026 – Juancho’s Food Truck & Catering (None)

  • Feb. 19, 2026 – Culver’s (8940 Sage Ave)

  • Feb. 19, 2026 – Green Apron (None)

  • Feb. 18, 2026 – Mr P’s Pub (400 Vineyards Blvd)

  • Feb. 13, 2026 – Munchiee Madness (None)

  • Feb. 11, 2026 – Dunkin’ (13180 Livingston Rd #101-102)

  • Feb. 11, 2026 – Shake Shack #1612 (None)

  • Feb. 9, 2026 – PrimoHoagies–Naples (2315 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Ste 300)

  • Feb. 6, 2026 – All Too Well Gourmet Sandwiches (None)

  • Feb. 6, 2026 – Barrio Taqueria (None)

  • Feb. 6, 2026 – The Club at Barefoot Beach Osprey Cove (None)

  • Feb. 5, 2026 – Burger King #7519 (5055 Golden Gate Pkwy)

  • Feb. 5, 2026 – Main Squeeze (None)

  • Feb. 3, 2026 – Cuore & Sapore Italian Street Food (None)

  • Feb. 3, 2026 – Panda Express #3953 (None)

  • Feb. 3, 2026 – Triad Seafood Inc (401 School Drive)

Health officials note that a “zero violation” inspection reflects compliance at the time of the visit and does not guarantee future conditions.

40 Restaurants That Didn’t Pass the First Inspection

Forty establishments required follow-up action ranging from warnings to recommended administrative complaints and emergency orders.

Among those receiving the most serious actions:

  • Emergency order recommended – Stix Sushi and Seafood (Feb. 9)

  • Emergency order recommended – HIE Tollgate Blvd LLC (Feb. 27)

Multiple establishments received administrative complaint recommendations or call-backs, including:

  • Thai Thai Sushi Boat (Feb. 27 and Feb. 19)

  • Sophia’s Ristorante (Feb. 25)

  • Fujiyama Vesuvios at Gulfcoast Inn (Feb. 25)

  • Flo’s Clam Shack (Feb. 25)

  • Dragonfly (Feb. 24)

  • Mango Thai (Feb. 24)

  • Panda Pavilion Restaurant (Feb. 24)

  • Napoli on the Bay Pizzeria (Feb. 5)

  • Isla Restaurant (Feb. 5)

  • Skillets (Feb. 4)

  • Ole Village Center (Feb. 4)

  • Emilio Sanchez Academy (Feb. 3)

  • Ivey House (Feb. 3)

  • Ritz Carlton–Gumbo Limbo / Sand Bar (Feb. 3)

Numerous others received standard warnings, including Crazy Buffet, Lake Park Diner, First Watch Restaurant #244, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Caroleas Place Cafe and French Bakery, Treviso Bay Country Club, Bonta Bakery, Moravela’s Pizza, Trulli Pizza and Pasta, EJS Meridian Cafe, Smokin R’s BBQ, Port of Saigon, Blue Martini, California Pizza Kitchen, Namba Ramen and Sushi, The Rookery at Marco, School Lunch Matters, Green Apron (Airport Road location), Caiman Cantina, Bradford Square Retirement LLC, and Verdi’s American Bistro.

Latest Disciplinary Actions

  • $800 Fine – Marco Island Brewery (Jan. 26, 2026)

Restaurants with the Most Violations in the Last 30 Days

  • Thai Thai Sushi Boat – 14 violations (Feb. 19)

  • Crazy Buffet – 12 violations (Feb. 27)

  • Brunina’s Pizza & Pasta – 12 violations (Feb. 23)

  • Port of Saigon – 12 violations (Feb. 12)

  • Caiman Cantina – 12 violations (Feb. 5)

What the Reports Mean

Inspection reports are snapshots of conditions observed at the time of inspection. An establishment may have fewer or more violations on any given day than reflected in its most recent report. Conditions can change between inspections, and the records may not represent long-term trends.

Inspection information is updated weekly through the state’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

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