LARRY’S LUNCHBOX CATERING

LARRY’S LUNCHBOX CATERING has 4 health inspections on file for its NAPLES location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2650 AIRPORT ROAD SOUTH, NAPLES 34112

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457353

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. There are multiple old cardboard boxes being used as food contact containers in the walk in cooler.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is an accumulation of grease and food debris on the floor under and around the cook line.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. There is a hole in the wall between the hand washing sink and the triple sink.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. There is an unshielded utility light in the walk in cooler.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled bread for a sandwich with their bare hands. Educated the operator on proper handling of ready to eat foods. Operator discarded the slices of bread, washed their hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler on the cook line, ham (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were sliced this morning and in cooler less than 4 hours.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are items in the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Operator cleared the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle on the chemical storage shelf. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459000

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas are acoustic tile. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Ceiling is not smooth and nonabsorbent. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13456928

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas are acoustic tile. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905732

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas are acoustic tile. Warning
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there is a number 10 can of ground tomatoes either a dented rim. See stop sale. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there is a number 10 can of ground tomatoes either a dented rim. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the kitchen cut tomato (48F); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) operator moved time temperature control for safety foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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 the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, both employees read and signed the agreement. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the storage area. Warning