Best of Paradise

12425 Collier Blvd Unit 108, Naples, FL 34116

Other

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Best of Paradise stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler next to cook top, raw shelled eggs were stored above ready to eat sauces. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods were taken out of the fridge less than an hour prior to inspection. Explained the importance of time as a public health control. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Operator filled form at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Provided operator with food employee reporting agreement form. Employees began to sign form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and water. Operator began dumping water and adding correct strength of sanitizer.

21-03-4

Jan 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. There are unsealed wood shelves in dry storage.

14-06-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are broken floor tiles in the dry storage area.

36-17-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. The bathroom door us not self closing.

32-04-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

33-20-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen near entrance is not working **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

29-08-4

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen near vegetables being stored **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**

41-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. 1-19-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: 0bserved doors not tight fitting **Time Extended**

32-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best of Paradise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best of Paradise on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best of Paradise?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best of Paradise.

How does Best of Paradise compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Best of Paradise most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Best of Paradise's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Best of Paradise have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Best of Paradise means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Best of Paradise inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best of Paradise is inspected around two times per year on average.

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