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EJS MERIDIAN CAFE

Health inspection records show EJS MERIDIAN CAFE in NAPLES has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3375 PINE RIDGE RD STE 106

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940009

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed tongsCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Line Cook and servers wearing rings and bracelet
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Oranges not washed prior to being squeezed for fresh juice, educated operator on produce washing and proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Observed employee load dish machine with soiled dishes and gloved hands and then without a glove change and hand washing, employee was observed unloading clean and sanitized dishes from machine. Educated operator on proper glove change and hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep reach in cooler raw shrimp and smoked salmon was placed over sliced peppers and onions. pooled eggs placed over ready to eat potatoes and Canadian bacon. Operator moved items in proper storage Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo counter cream cheese (74F - Cold Holding), per operator out of refrigeration for less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with operator that hand washing must be done at hand washing sink **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange juicer has a build up of debris and per operator aphasia not been used today
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter area used for dumping other liquids.
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in warewashing or food preparation area inadequate. Observed hand washing violations and only one hand sink is present and it is not conveniently located to allow for proper hand washing as needed.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at dish table.

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740854

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks, cell phones and employee food was observed stored on the dry storage shelving and on a salad prep table. Operator removed all personal items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Employee dump a sanitizer bucket into the handwashing sink by the back door.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled the bottle during the visit.

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728922

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8554555

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute area has accumulated mold like substance
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at triple sink area is in disrepair
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (120F - Hot Holding) Operator increased temperature setting on steam table **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulated debris 11-16-2023 Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350928

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator had employee begin cleaning machine **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulated debris. Operator cleaned can opener Corrected On-Site