Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples

Last inspected:

300 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34102
Overview

Lavender Cafe & Bistro, a 62-seat restaurant in Naples, has logged 24 inspections since 2016 with 63 total violations, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection—well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. However, disciplinary enforcement has been active: two formal actions totaling $360 in fines were issued. Hand washing and food contact surface violations have been recurring findings, appearing in the most recent inspection on September 19, 2025, which was otherwise completed with no further action required. High-priority violations for employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage have appeared across multiple inspections, indicating systemic compliance issues that warranted an administrative complaint recommendation on March 27, 2025. Fire safety concerns including a blocked exit and improper propane storage were documented in 2022. The facility's recent inspection pattern shows volatility: a clean inspection in March 2025 followed by four violations in July 2024, then compliance callbacks, then six violations in September 2025.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
71Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$360in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples: Comparison to Collier County Averages

This Facility 2.8 violations / inspection 2.8 violations per inspection
Collier County Avg 4.01 violations / inspection 4.01 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Collier County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $360.00

Disciplinary action history for Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2025033424 $200.00 Mar 27, 2025 Miami (Doral)
7--2018027712 $160.00 Apr 23, 2018 Miami (Doral)

Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back door is blocked to the back alley. Operator removed the equipment blocking the back door. **Corrected On-Site**

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a propane tank in the dry storage area.

Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples last inspected?
Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 20, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples?
The most frequently cited violations at Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples had?
Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples find?
Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples was most recently inspected on May 20, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples ever been shut down?
No, Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $360.00 in fines.
How much has Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples been fined?
Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples has been fined a total of $360.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Lavender Cafe & Bistro in Naples operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Afsona (2022-2022).

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