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GROUPER & CHIPS

With 9 documented inspections, GROUPER & CHIPS in NAPLES has achieved a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

9th Street North
Naples, Florida, 34102
Redevelopment Area
Collier County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13537847

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator moved cell phone to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Cell phone charger stored over prep area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Employee cell phone stored over prep area near prep sink. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Zucchini box stored on floor near ice machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Carrot container stored on floor near triple sink. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - All food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin. Operator moved the garbage bin. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin near cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin. Operator moved the garbage bin. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13527858

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator moved cell phone to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Cell phone charger stored over prep area. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Zucchini box stored on floor near ice machine. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near dry storage; raw shrimp stored over shredded lettuce. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: In reach-in cooler ear ice machine; raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes. Operator moved raw chicken and raw shell eggs to proper storage. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (52F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator placed all items in ice. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - All food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin. Operator moved the garbage bin. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin near cook line. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922514

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in the kitchen. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator moved cell phone to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near dry storage; raw shrimp stored over shredded lettuce. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (52F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (52F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - All food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin. Operator moved the garbage bin. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8845668

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in kitchen have a build up of dust and grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed building up still present. **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy build up of grease and food debris on walls of kitchen, behind triple sink and cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed heavy build up around and behind three compartment sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846759

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine in storage area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above three compartment sink has build up of grease and dust.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw Grouper and raw Salmon stored over ready to eat prepared noodles in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by large trash can. Operator removed trash can. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8845456

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in kitchen have a build up of dust and grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy build up of grease and food debris on walls of kitchen, behind triple sink and cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103 in both English and Creole **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722443

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in kitchen have a build up of dust and grease. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches observed, three at base of hot water heater and one underneath reach in cooler in dry storage room. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cooks line. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy build up of grease and food debris on walls of kitchen, behind triple sink and cooking equipment. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment and begin working without hand washing. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches found underneath reach in cooler in dry storage room. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen blocked with large trash can in front and pans inside sink. Operator moved all,items to allow for hand washing. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sin, operator restocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103 in both English and Creole **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466875

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right side of ice machine bin has accumulated mold like substance
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in food storage area
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen have accumulated dust and debris
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor is in disrepair
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladels in standing water 80F at kitchen cooking line
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in prep area of kitchen and walk in freezer. 8-8-23 Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls near, triple sink, ansul system and equipment line have heavy accumulation of grease and debris
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Plywood shelf at front cooks line is unsealed
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen prep area reach in cooler, observed raw chicken and shrimp being stored over cooked pasta and seafood chowder. Operator rearranged products Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344699

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris next to the time clock.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers next to employee time clock. Operator placed the water bottle under foods served to guest. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink has a pan, bowl and scooper stored inside. Had operator to remove the items from inside the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink.