Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Naples restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table cooler in the middle of the cook line raw fish is stored above cooked vegetables. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the salad station employee food is stored with salad components. Operator discarded the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
82
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack in the office there are 3 severely dented number ten cans of sliced pineapple not segregated from the undamaged cans. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the naked table cooler in front of the flat top grill, Cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee rinsed off knives in the hand washing sink outside the employee bathroom.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a cup without a handle inside a container of tomato sauce in the walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack in the office there are 3 severely dented number ten cans of sliced pineapple not segregated from the undamaged cans. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple bags of onions and a case of lemons stored on the floor in the produce walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
31B-04-4
50
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a number ten can of mandarin orange slices on the can rack in the storage area. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some of the mussel tags are not marked with the last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a number ten can of mandarin orange slices on the can rack in the storage area. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice at the top if the middle door of the three door reach in freezer in the storage area.
14-69-4
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tonga on the oven door handle. Operator moved the tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There are no hand washing signs in the bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom and the unisex bathroom in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
86
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw chorizo is stored over raw fish. Operator moved the chorizo to proper storage. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the. Make table cooler by the deep fryer, Fish (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (49F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the items in the cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin in a container of salad dressing. Operator removed the ramekin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom and the unisex bathroom in the kitchen. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple bags of onions stored on the floor in the produce walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tonga on the oven door handle. Operator moved the tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There are no hand washing signs in the bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler by the range on the cook line, scallops (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the out of temperature items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic to go container inside a bin of breadcrumbs. Operator removed the to go container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of onions stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the onions to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
78
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler under the grill, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been in the drawer cooler for one hour. Operator iced all items in the drawer cooler. In the walk-in cooler, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47F - Cold Holding), operator iced out of temperature items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Hamburger 45F cold holding, grouper 47F cold holding, mahi mahi 43F cold holding. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill and the deep fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler under the grill, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been in the drawer cooler for one hour. Operator iced all items in the drawer cooler. In the walk-in cooler, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47F - Cold Holding), operator iced out of temperature items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance in the nozzle of the soda gun at the entrance to the bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill and the deep fryers. **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On the can rack, not segregated from undamaged cans there is one severely dented can of sliced jalapeño peppers.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw hamburger patties are stored over raw whole muscle fish. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack, not segregated from undamaged cans there is one severely dented can of sliced jalapeño peppers. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are cooks with no hair restraint preparing food. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. There are multiple wet nested items on the shelves in the clean utensil storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk-in cooler there is fish, bacon, mussels stored on the floor. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle. Operator moved the tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
Feb 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a pair of tongs hanging from the oven door handle.
10-20-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar.
How does Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Naples average of 81.
Has Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.
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