FLYING BRIDGE RESTAURANT/WAHOOS RIVER BAR & GRILL

Name: FLYING BRIDGE RESTAURANT/WAHOOS RIVER BAR & GRILL
Address: 475 N RD, NAPLES, FL, 34104, US
Rating: 65.6

475 N RD, NAPLES, FL 34104

License #2103038

🍽️ American ℹ️

65.6 Grade F / 100

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April 30, 2026 · 5 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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FLYING BRIDGE RESTAURANT/WAHOOS RIVER BAR & GRILL in NAPLES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 9 critical, 18 major, 18 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of food debris and grease on floor underneath cooking equipment. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-03-2025
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in reach in cooler on expo line.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside bar cooler and reach in cooler on cooks line. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-03-2025
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Charles, hired more than 30 days prior does not have certified food manager certification
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken on cooks line, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-03-2025

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Lemon juicer has an exterior surface that is peeling off. Operatpr discarded juicer.
[22-41-4] 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator filled triple sink: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-22-2024
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler 5 pounds of ahi and 3 pounds of Redfish with a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing still under reduced oxygen packaging in a fully thawed state. In walk in cooler operator had two pounds of salmon that was, per the operator vacuum sealed on site in a thawed state.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. House made "mild sauce" containing hot sauce with butter (74 F - Cold Holding)
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made "mild sauce" containing hot sauce with butter (74 F - Cold Holding)
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Foam sealer stored on food storage shelf above prep table. Operator moved to proper storage.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Charles Sills 04-11-2019 and expired on 04-11-2024
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind downstairs bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection
[03G-50-1] 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. In walk in cooler operator had two pounds of salmon that was, per the operator vacuum sealed on site in a thawed state.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad, per operator, made 24 hours prior not date marked.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the handwashing sinks at the bars.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. There is a buildup of food debris inside the door handles of the two make table coolers on the cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. The door on the upstairs ice machine gas a broken hinge.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
[22-41-4] 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed the sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 12/1/2033.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw ground beef patties are stored over raw fish and raw shrimp. Operator moved the raw ground beef to proper storage.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Charles Sills expired 4/11/2024.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the can opener blade. Operator washed and sanitized the can opener.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with a consumer advisory which was placed at the bar.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Nikolay S Nenov expired 2/10/2024.