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VAN VAN CUBAN CAFÉ

VAN VAN CUBAN CAFÉ has 8 health inspections on file for its NAPLES location, with an overall rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2500 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, Florida, 34103
Sun Terrace
Collier County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13480055

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler raw beef in container and water bottles are placed directly on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Some foods removed from floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2025-08-04: All food handling employees must have training within 60 days from employment. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932939

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler raw beef in container and water bottles are placed directly on the floor. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cooler in front of the flat top, raw beef was placed below raw chicken. Operator moved into the walk in cooler for proper storage. 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 make table cooler in the kitchen cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); pork tenderloin (55F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make table cooler in the kitchen cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); pork tenderloin (55F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish washing area was blocked by a chair. 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. Employees read and signed health agreement during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742984

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage area, observed container with no handle being used for scooping rice.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and clothing with dry storage foods
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medications stored in a food preparation area.
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In Reach in cooler, observed raw chicken being stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken below cooked chicken 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 chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer
  • 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 several containers of cooked beef and rice with no date marking

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728013

  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over clean creamer pitchers. Operator moved pitchers Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 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, cooked flank steak, and cooked vegetables in Reach in cooler on front line. Per operator, products were prepared 12.12 at 1:00 p.m. Educated operator about date marking potentially hazardous foods. Operator date marked products. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8630903

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8559003

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef portions at triple sink in standing water. Operator turned water on. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade containers storing soup portions Educated operator about different containers to use Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees training expired 11-1-2023 Warning
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Near reach in freezer, two propane tanks observed

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349881

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling has acoustic tiles in prep and storage areas 5-9-2023Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler in kitchen, observed no ambient thermometer. Operator put a thermometer inside unit Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, observed raw beef over cooked chicken.Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, observed raw pork loin over sliced ham, Operator rearranged products Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8293398

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles have accumulated grease and debris in kitchen has acoustic tiles 12-12-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**