THE PATIO CAFE RESTAURANT
Tamiami Trail North
Naples, Florida, 34103
The Moorings
Collier County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed glass bowls with no handle used as scoops for rice, flour, and sugar. The operator removed the bowls from the foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic bottles of apple juice stored on the floor in the server station. The operator properly stored the fish and apple juice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation on the cook line.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage shed. The operator properly stored the boxes. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored near clean cups in the server area. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near a box of bananas. The operator properly stored the chemicals. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mashed potatoes. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints when working with food. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving near air handler for ac unit.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping lids closed. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with oatmeal.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 53F cold hold, Swiss cheese 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put egg wash in deeper pan and lids put on top of cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at bar. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked sauces, stuffing, and meats not date marked in walk cooler. Educated operator on the importance of date marking foods. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The right hand door of the two door reach in cooler by the oven gas exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are multiple items that were prepared on site with no date marking in the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned the ice machine wall. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The right hand door of the two door reach in cooler by the oven gas exposed insulation. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are unprotected coffee filters in the service area. Operator discarded the unprotected coffee filters. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the produce walk-in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over unwashed onions. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the two door make table cooler in front of the drill, chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beed (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); pepper cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the two door make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the turkey to the bottom of the cooler. Corrective action taken. In the top of the two door make table cooler in front of the drill, chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beed (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); pepper cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the fryer. Operator supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink by the fryer. Operator supplied soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are multiple items that were prepared on site with no date marking in the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish washing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/10/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle in bowl in granola. Operator removed for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canisters not secured. Operator secured canisters.. . Repeat 7/21/2023 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat 7/21/2023. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawing in standing water. Water kept being turned off, operator corrected and educated employees on proper storage.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals improperly stored on shelf with food. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill container with water. Educated employee and operator. Employee instructed on proper use of hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple gravy's, sauces and soups not date marked. Made Saturday per operator. Operator provided dates. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for 10 employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage.. Repeat 2/14/2023, 9/15/2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Observed tongs still on door handle. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of pancake and waffle mix stored on floor in back shed. Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster and grease container in enclosure. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage.. Repeat 2/14/2023, 9/15/2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not marked with consumer advisory indicating a raw item. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back by cook line and men's handicap stall. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).