El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples

Last inspected:

5570 19 Ct Sw Unit 1, Naples, FL 34116
Overview

El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples has a lengthy and serious food safety record marked by an emergency closure, recurring employee health violations, and persistently high violation rates. The facility was emergency-closed on December 8, 2022 for roach activity. Across 29 inspections, it accumulated 147 total violations, averaging 5.1 per inspection, consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the pattern of violations is alarming: employee health policy violations (failure to exclude sick workers, improper health reporting) appeared in at least 5 of the 7 most recent inspections dating back to February 2023, making this the facility's most serious and persistent compliance failure. Hand washing violations, food contact surface sanitation issues, and improper chemical storage each recurred across multiple inspections. The facility received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Fire safety violations documented in December 2022 included exit doors equipped with multiple bolt latches rather than proper panic hardware. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with 3 basic violations, following a Warning Issued on September 29, 2025 when 12 violations were found including high-priority consumer advisory and food condition issues.

Most recent closure: December 8, 2022 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
153Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples: Comparison to Collier County Averages

This Facility 4.9 violations / inspection 4.9 violations per inspection
Collier County Avg 4.01 violations / inspection 4.01 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Collier County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:17:00

El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2022058910 $400.00 Dec 8, 2022 Fort Lauderdale
7--2019060411 $200.00 Oct 30, 2019 Fort Lauderdale

El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back door has three bolt latches and door lock. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back door has three bolt latches and door lock.

El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples last inspected?
El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples last shut down?
El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples was last shut down on December 8, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples?
The most frequently cited violations at El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples had?
El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples find?
El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples ever been shut down?
Yes, El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples been fined?
El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has El Paladar Bakery Restaurant in Naples operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Santa Barbara Cafe (2022-2022).

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