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GROUPER & CHIPS

338 N 9 ST · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34102

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3627279
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13527858
DBPR license2101949

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near dry storage; raw shrimp stored over shredded lettuce. Operator moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: In reach-in cooler ear ice machine; raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes. Operator moved raw chicken and raw shell eggs to proper storage. **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F – Cold Holding); cole slaw (53F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (52F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F – Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F – Cold Holding); butter (58F – Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: In reach-in cooler near cook line; chopped tomatoes (59F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F – Cold Holding); cole slaw (49F – Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (52F – Cold Holding); raw mahi fish (51F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F – Cold Holding); raw grouper (52F – Cold Holding); butter (56F – Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for one hour. Operator placed all items in ice. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – All food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin. Operator moved the garbage bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin near cook line. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator moved cell phone to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Cell phone charger stored over prep area. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Onion bag stored on floor at dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Zucchini box stored on floor near ice machine. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.