La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing dishes for thirty seconds. Operator rewashed and sanitized dishes for thirty seconds. **Corrected On-Site**
22-50-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on front line
29-49-6
67
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator using fresh grouper with no parasite destruction for ceviche on menu. Educated operator about using fish with parasite destruction proof, or cook grouper for ceviche. Operator will replace fresh grouper.
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line, observed utensils in standing water 90F. Operator removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed 137F on plate surface less than 160F. Operator called maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed 153F on plate surface less than 160F. **Admin Complaint**
22-56-4
90
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dump container stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed 137F on plate surface less than 160F. Operator called maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
45
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A soup spoon was observed in the basin of the handwashing sink next to the cook line. Spoon was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed numerous opened personal drinks on prep boards and on the compartment sink clean drain board. Personal cell phone and personal items were stored on top of a maketable in the salad area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Numerous employees were observed preparing food while wearing bracelets and wristwatches.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs were stored in sanitizer solution in a bucket near the pass bar.
10-18-5
78
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed multiple food items packaged using the reduced oxygen method throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: In process of performing reduced oxygen packaging with fish. operator removed fish from reduced oxygen packaging. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
90
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler in the kitchen. The tomatoes had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tomatoes. Observed lobster bisque (51F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler in the kitchen. The bisque had been held overnight. The operator discarded the bisque. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lobster bisque date marked 5/21 in the walk in cooler inside the kitchen. The operator discarded the lobster bisque. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed lobster bisque (51F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler in the kitchen. The bisque had been held overnight. The operator discarded the bisque. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler in the kitchen. The tomatoes had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator provided napkins for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed multiple food items packaged using the reduced oxygen method throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed the handwashing sink behind the bar slowly draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the dish machine soiled with a black mold like substance .
36-27-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored with clean dishware near the hand sink in the dish area. The operator properly stored the purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
37
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealing being conducted with no HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
86
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen.
How does La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen compare to other restaurants in Naples?
La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen 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 La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Playa Beach & Golf Resort - Baleen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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