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M WATERFRONT GRILLE

4300 N GULF SHORE BLVD STE 104 · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34103

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3579144
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10760419
DBPR license2101227

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Twelve small flying insects observed at the server station, on the paper towels at the handwashing sink, on the walls and in flight. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken was stored directly above cut lettuce in the refrigerated drawers under the grill. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above gallons of milk in the walk-in cooler. Chef moved all proteins to proper storage for food safety. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef was stored above raw fish and raw ground beef was stored over raw lamb chops in the walk-in cooler. Chef rearranged proteins to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at the end of the cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex restroom used by food handlers by the Chef office. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water at the server station and under the dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at large ice machine was stored in a soiled holster. Chef removed holster for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the back by the Chef office. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe actively leaking onto the floor under the dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up throughout the restaurant. Educated Operator about training staff to store utensils handles up. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pouches of lobster meat and pouches of raw chicken were thawing in standing water in the prep sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the end of the bar. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.