Naples Restaurant Inspections: 26 Establishments Earn Perfect Scores While Dozens Fall Short

May 6, 2026

A newly released round of state restaurant inspections across Naples and Collier County reveals a sharp contrast in food safety performance: 26 establishments passed their initial inspections with zero violations, while 56 others failed to meet standards on the first attempt, drawing warnings, administrative complaints, or even emergency action.

Health officials emphasize that inspections represent a snapshot in time, but the results still offer a telling look at which kitchens are operating at the highest standards—and which need immediate improvement.

🟢 26 Restaurants That Passed First Inspection with ZERO Violations

The following establishments achieved a perfect inspection on their first visit, an indication of strong food safety practices and operational discipline:

• May 4, 2026 – THE RESERVE CLUB (14885 Naples Reserve Circle)

• April 30, 2026 – JUANCHITOS GRILL OF NAPLES (600 Goodlette Rd N #101)

• April 28, 2026 – SANDBAR (6089 Pelican Bay Blvd)

• April 28, 2026 – TACOS LOS QUERETANOS ENTERPRISE INC (2206 Davis Blvd)

• April 28, 2026 – EDDIE V’S

• April 28, 2026 – POPEYES (1900 Tamiami Trail N FC 3)

• April 27, 2026 – EL TAQUITO ON THE GO

• April 27, 2026 – TURTLE CLUB (9225 Gulfshore Dr N)

• April 24, 2026 – KFC (630 N 15 St)

• April 23, 2026 – WING STOP (1721 Oil Well Rd Unit 7)

• April 23, 2026 – BRAMBLES TEA ROOM (340 5th Ave S #102)

• April 22, 2026 – THE CONTAINER CORP (1431 Rail Head Blvd Ste 1)

• April 22, 2026 – J ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT (8860 Tamiami Trl N Unit 103)

• April 22, 2026 – ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB SARAZEN GRILLE (500 Nassau Ct)

• April 21, 2026 – ADORE (7785 Davis Blvd #101 & #102)

• April 17, 2026 – DRIFTWOOD CAFE (13940 Old Coast Rd)

• April 15, 2026 – AMBROSI & SONS (2343 Vanderbilt Beach Rd #602, 604)

• 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 – MARCO ISLAND YACHT CLUB (1400 N Collier Blvd)

• April 14, 2026 – BEEFSTRO’S (13180 Livingston Rd)

• April 14, 2026 – NAYELI’S COCINA (301 N 15th St)

• 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)

These restaurants join an elite group each inspection cycle, demonstrating compliance across food handling, sanitation, storage, and employee hygiene standards.

🔴 56 Restaurants That Did NOT Pass First Inspection

More than double the number of perfect performers, 56 establishments failed their initial inspections, with outcomes ranging from warnings to administrative complaints and emergency orders.

Notable Recent Cases:

• FOOD AND THOUGHT 2 – Warning Issued (May 4)

• VAN VAN CUBAN CAFE – Administrative complaint recommended (May 4)

• WHISKEY PARK – Warning Issued (May 4)

• HIDEAWAY BEACH CLUB – Administrative complaint recommended (May 1)

• STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB (Lakeside Bistro) – Warning Issued (May 1)

• TURCO TACO – Administrative complaint recommended (April 29)

• MOLTO – Administrative complaint recommended (April 28)

• EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL (Coast Restaurant) – Administrative complaint recommended (April 27)

• SUSHI THAI MARCO ISLAND – Administrative complaint recommended (April 27)

• SEA SALT – Administrative complaint recommended (April 23)

• STIX SUSHI AND SEAFOOD – Administrative complaint recommended (April 16)

Several establishments—including Verona Grill and Cavo Lounge—faced emergency order actions, signaling more serious concerns that required immediate attention.

📊 Trends & Enforcement

Recent enforcement actions also include fines issued to multiple establishments, such as:

• Rosati’s Pizza – $160

• The Fish House of Bonita Springs – $200

• Subway Sandwiches & Salads – $400

• Stix Sushi and Seafood – $800

Meanwhile, repeat offenders are drawing scrutiny. El Gran Taco Loco topped the list with 19 violations, while Whiskey Park and Brenda’s Mexican Restaurant each recorded 12 violations in the past 30 days.

⚠️ What It Means for Diners

Officials stress that inspection reports are not permanent grades, but rather a snapshot of conditions on a specific day. Many restaurants correct violations quickly and pass re-inspections.

Still, the data provides valuable insight for diners looking to make informed choices—and highlights the importance of consistent food safety practices in one of Southwest Florida’s busiest dining scenes.

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.