Naples Area Restaurant Inspections: 19 Shine With Zero Violations as Dozens Fall Short

NAPLES, Fla. — A new round of state restaurant inspections across Collier County reveals a sharp divide in kitchen standards, with 19 establishments earning spotless reports while dozens of others were cited for violations ranging from minor infractions to serious safety concerns.

According to the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants, inspections conducted through mid-April 2026 highlight both standout performers and locations requiring corrective action. Officials stress that each report represents only a snapshot in time, but the results still offer a revealing look at local food safety practices.

🟢 19 Restaurants That Passed First Inspection (ZERO Violations)

• April 17, 2026 – DRIFTWOOD CAFE (13940 OLD COAST RD)
• April 15, 2026 – THE CLUB AT THE DUNES (310 DUNES BLVD)
• April 15, 2026 – EAST CLUB HOUSE FOOD SERVICE (701 RETREAT DR)
• April 15, 2026 – AMBROSI & SONS (2343 VANDERBILT BEACH RD 602, 604)
• April 15, 2026 – MARCO ISLAND YACHT CLUB (1400 N COLLIER BLVD)
• April 14, 2026 – NAYELI’S COCINA (301 N 15TH ST)
• April 14, 2026 – BEEFSTRO’S (13180 LIVINGSTON RD)
• April 13, 2026 – BAY HOUSE (799 WALKERBILT RD)
• April 13, 2026 – MCDONALDS #10750 (5465 AIRPORT RD)
• April 10, 2026 – KENSINGTON BRIGHTON POINTE (5350 KENSINGTON PARK BLVD)
• April 9, 2026 – THE PORT ROYAL CLUB INC (3936 TAMIAMI TRL N)
• April 2, 2026 – NAPLES YACHT CLUB – UPPER LEVEL (700 14TH AVE S)
• March 31, 2026 – CE SOIR (492 BAYFRONT PL)
• March 30, 2026 – SUNSHINE TOURS (951 BALD EAGLE ST)
• March 27, 2026 – DONATOS PIZZA (6434 NAPLES BOULEVARD UNIT 408)
• March 26, 2026 – THE TURN AT THE CLASSICS (None)
• March 25, 2026 – 3 PEPPER BURRITO (None)
• March 25, 2026 – MAREK’S COLLIER HOUSE RESTAURANT (None)
• March 23, 2026 – QUAIL VILLAGE GOLF CLUB (11719 QUAIL VILLAGE WAY)

🔴 40 Restaurants That Did NOT Pass First Inspection

April 17, 2026

• BRENDA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT — Warning Issued — 211 WEST MAIN STREET
• BERNWOOD TAVERN & CUCINA — Warning Issued — 15215 COLLIER BLVD #324

April 16, 2026

• RICKEMA FOOD SERVICE — Administrative complaint recommended — 4000 BAYSHORE DR
• ROSATI’S OF NAPLES — Warning Issued — 818 NEAPOLITAN WAY
• SCHOOL LUNCH MATTERS — Warning Issued — 771 AIRPORT PULLING RD N STE 3
• GREEN APRON — Warning Issued — 771 AIRPORT RD N STE 3
• STIX SUSHI AND SEAFOOD — Administrative complaint recommended — 4221 TAMIAMI TRAIL E STE 101

April 15, 2026

• MARTIN FIERRO RESTAURANT — Warning Issued — 13040 LIVINGSTON RD #11
• THE CLUB AT THE DUNES (POOL) — Warning Issued — 310 DUNES BLVD

April 14, 2026

• NOSH ON NAPLES BAY — Warning Issued — 1490 5 AVE S STE 101
• ZACATECAS RESTAURANT TAQUERIA — Administrative complaint recommended — 105 S 1 ST UNIT 6
• ISLAND KITCHEN — Warning Issued — 4110 ENTERPRISE AVE STE 114-115
• NAPLES SAILING & YACHT CLUB — Warning Issued — 896 RIVERPOINT DR
• CAPRI FISH HOUSE — Warning Issed — 203 CAPRI BLVD
• MI CASITA MATANCERA CUBAN CUISINE INC — Warning Issued — 4881 GOLDEN GATE PKWY

April 13, 2026

• HIGH POINT COUNTRY CLUB — Warning Issued — 1100 HIGH POINT DR

April 9, 2026

• LA PLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT – TIKI GRILL — Warning Issued — 9891 GULF SHORE DR
• CHINA PLACE — Warning Issued — 4631 TAMIAMI TRL N

April 8, 2026

• HYDE N CHIC RESTAURANT — Call Back / Admin complaint recommended — 923 CREECH RD
• M WATERFRONT GRILLE — Emergency order recommended — 4300 N GULF SHORE BLVD STE 104

April 6, 2026

• EL PALADAR BAKERY RESTAURANT — Warning Issued — 5570 19 CT SW UNIT 1
• GIUSEPPE AND THE LION — Warning Issued — 1585 PINE RIDGE RD UNIT 27
• TRATTORIA ABRUZZO — Administrative complaint recommended — 2359 VANDERBILT BEACH RD #416

April 2, 2026

• KOMOON THAI SUSHI & CEVICHE — Call Back / Admin complaint recommended — 1575 PINE RIDGE RD UNIT 9
• PAPA JOHNS PIZZA — Call Back / Admin complaint recommended — 1630 LAKE TRAFFORD RD UNIT 1
• RAYNOR’S SEAFOOD OF IMMOKALEE — Warning Issued — 114 N 2 ST
• NAPLES YACHT CLUB — Warning Issed — 700 S 14 AVE
• LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA — Warning Issued — 12975 COLLIER BLVD STE 103

April 1, 2026

• THE CLUB AT MORAYA BAY — Warning Issued — 11125 GULF SHORE DR
• SENOR TEQUILAS — Warning Issued — 11965 COLLIER BLVD STE1
• KOMOON THAI SUSHI & CEVICHE — Warning Issued — 1575 PINE RIDGE RD UNIT 9

March 31, 2026

• IHOP 36-206 — Warning Issued — 6631 DUDLEY DR
• LA CASA DEL TACO MOLCAJETES — Administrative complaint recommended — 1716 AIRPORT PULLING RD S

March 27, 2026

• NINJA STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI — Warning Issued — 2371 VANDERBILT BEACH RD #701

March 26, 2026

• FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #476 — Warning Issued — 2260 LOGAN BLVD N SPACE 301
• HAMPTON INN & SUITES — Warning Issued — None
• BEYOND JUICERY AND EATERY — Warning Issued — None

March 25, 2026

• HAMMOCK BAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB — Warning Issued — 1370 BORGHESE LN

March 24, 2026

• SUSHI SAKE NAPLES — Administrative complaint recommended — None
• TURCO TACO — Administrative complaint recommended — 410 9 ST N

💰 Latest Disciplinary Actions (Fines)

• $400 — LA CASA DEL TACO MOLCAJETES (March 31, 2026)
• $200 — CHARLEY’S PHILLY STEAKS (March 31, 2026)
• $160 — (March 31, 2026)
• $160 — EMILIO SANCHEZ ACADEMY (March 31, 2026)
• $600 — TAKOS (March 30, 2026)
• $200 — LIMA RESTAURANT AND PISCO BAR (March 25, 2026)
• $200 — CAFE SAN MARCO (March 25, 2026)
• $200 — LANA (March 25, 2026)
• $160 — BRIO (March 25, 2026)
• $800 — STIX SUSHI AND SEAFOOD (March 25, 2026)

🚨 Restaurants With Most Violations (Last 30 Days)

• 15 — LA CASA DEL TACO MOLCAJETES
• 13 — ANTHONYS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
• 12 — BRENDA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
• 12 — LITTLE BAR RESTAURANT
• 12 — SENOR TEQUILAS
• 11 — TURCO TACO

• ⚠️ What It Means for Diners

  Health officials emphasize that inspection reports are not permanent judgments but real-time evaluations. Restaurants often correct issues quickly, sometimes within days.

  Still, the contrast is stark: while some kitchens are operating at near-perfect standards, others continue to struggle with basic compliance.

  For diners in Naples and Marco Island, the takeaway is simple — not all kitchens are created equal, and inspection reports remain one of the best tools for making informed choices when eating out.

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  📌 Official Disclaimer

  Inspection reports from the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants are snapshots of conditions at the time of inspection. Conditions may change, and follow-up inspections may show improvements or additional violations. Data is updated weekly through DBPR Online Services.