EJS MERIDIAN CAFE
3375 PINE RIDGE RD STE 106 · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34109
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High Priority – Observed employee load dish machine with soiled dishes and gloved hands and then without a glove change and hand washing, employee was observed unloading clean and sanitized dishes from machine. Educated operator on proper glove change and hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep reach in cooler raw shrimp and smoked salmon was placed over sliced peppers and onions. pooled eggs placed over ready to eat potatoes and Canadian bacon. Operator moved items in proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo counter cream cheese (74F – Cold Holding), per operator out of refrigeration for less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with operator that hand washing must be done at hand washing sink **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange juicer has a build up of debris and per operator aphasia not been used today
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink at front counter area used for dumping other liquids.
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink in warewashing or food preparation area inadequate. Observed hand washing violations and only one hand sink is present and it is not conveniently located to allow for proper hand washing as needed.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at dish table.
Basic 3
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Line Cook and servers wearing rings and bracelet
08B-39-4Basic – Oranges not washed prior to being squeezed for fresh juice, educated operator on produce washing and proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:12 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.