GREEN APRON CAFE AT THE YMCA
GREEN APRON CAFE AT THE YMCA located in NAPLES has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
5450 YMCA RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10959204
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/1/25
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the stand alone cooler near ice machine, observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat ready to eat vegetables and fruits that are used for salads. Operator rearranged for proper storage, placed raw shelled eggs at the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at the front counter is being used to hold dirty dishes. Discussed with employee, handwashing sinks are only for handwashing to prevent cross contamination. Operator removed all dishes from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment is using chlorine as their sanitizer. Quaternary are the only chemical test strips provided.
Inspection Date: 11/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874068
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721571
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per Savannah Sezawich, hired over sixty days without food handling training. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Inspection Date: 10/2/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482036
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 11-28-22 In back kitchen prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 40-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. At front line, purse sitting on a cutting board, operator moved purse and sanitized the cutting board Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 11-28-22 Near triple sink area, several holes in wall Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/24/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343683
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 11-28-22 In back kitchen prep area Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-04-4:Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. At front line, purse sitting on a cutting board, operator moved purse and sanitized the cutting board Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 11-28-22 Near triple sink area, several holes in wall Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge, Wendy Pomella has Food Handler training, but no Certified Food Manager training. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen prep area 11-28-22 Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Night time employee, Samantha has no proof of training Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout for employee to read, and fill out. Warning