Chef & B
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Chef & B, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. An employee entered the kitchen and began putting on gloves without washing their hands. Employee was educated on proper hand washing, then proceeded to wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The handwashing sink in the dish washing area is completely inaccessible. There is a table and glass racks in front of the sink and a fan inside the sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. There is a hood filter missing over the grill.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. There are tongs on an oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the center reach in cooler on the cook line beef, fish and shrimp are stored above cooked pasta, heavy cream and butter. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: In the center reach in cooler on the cook line raw fish is stored above cooked pasta. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink in the dish washing area is blocked by a garbage can, drying rack and a fan. Operator cleared the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Gand washing sink in dish washing area blocked by a table in front and a fan in top. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in the utility sink in the dish washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer by the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the center reach in cooler on the cook line beef, fish and shrimp are stored above cooked pasta, heavy cream and butter. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in the utility sink in the dish washing area. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink in the dish washing area is blocked by a garbage can, drying rack and a fan. Operator cleared the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Employees began reading and signing the health reporting agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer by the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Jun 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a set of tongs on an oven door handle on the cook line.
10-20-4
95
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, employees began reading and signing the agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottle of the three door make table cooler raw beef, raw chicken and raw calamari are stored over cooked rice. Operator moved items to proper Storage. Order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the middle of the cook line cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a bin of dry corn there is a one quart to go container. Operator removed the to go container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters, hood and the fire suppression nozzles. This is a repeat violation from 12/14/2022. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from oven door handles. Operator removed the tongs from the oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles in the food preparation area are acoustic tile and are not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
61
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan for vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
90
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator offers ceviche on the menu using raw fish. There is no proof of parasite destruction, fish must be cooked to 145F for service or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. There is no sanitizer on premises for warewashing. Operator went to the store to purchase sanitizer. Operator returned with chlorine bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Operator is using purchased scallop shells to serve food. **Warning**
25-34-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the walk-in cooler are torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters, the hood, and dripping down the wall. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Oct 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef & B last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef & B on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef & B?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chef & B.
How does Chef & B compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Chef & B most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Chef & B's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chef & B have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chef & B 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 Chef & B inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef & B is inspected around four times per year on average.
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