ALTAVILLA
7550 MISSION HILLS DR, Naples FL 34119 · 239.348.7290
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 9 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018049471 | Aug 9, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator created a time mark for one hour old pizza.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, operator moved tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature See stop sale. Time mark not filled out today by operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle in dishwasher area. Operator labeled bottle
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed calamari under barely running water to thaw.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cloth stored in front service hand wash sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen lasagna not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking frozen foods. Operator date marked lasagna.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense black olives. Operator removed cups.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on fixing and replacing ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dishwash area. Educated operator on fixing and replacing ceiling tiles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses stored on shelving near clean plates. Operator removed glasses.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face and changing gloves and washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen bread rolls. Educated operator on using food grade containers.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen lasagna and repackaged frozen mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders not date marked. Educated operator on the importance of date marking frozen foods.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front service hand wash sink. Operator fixed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dishwash area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Employee with soiled apron. Operator changed apron.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of sauce cooling on floor. Operator placed container on table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service hand wash sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area in disrepair. Educated operator on fixing sink.
Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar container.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen bread rolls. Educated operator on using food grade containers. Operator switched to food grade container..
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in side prep station blocked by tray of bread. Educated operator on having hand wash sink accessible. Operator removed tray.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front service area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen lasagna not date marked.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area in disrepair. Operator has worked order in place to fix.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cookies and biscotti wrapped or packaged to sell on front counter for customer self service not properly labeled.
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in contact with baguettes in freezer and for bread rolls on back speed rack.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature over shortening. Operator moved for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (110F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated less than two hours, reheated product to 165F and is now hot holding on stove top.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to dish machine not accessible for employees to use. Sink is blocked with plastic bags to prevent proper use. Repeat 10/18/2022, 4/26/2023.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no current certified food manager for establishment.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for pizza placed on time as a public health control.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces, cooked vegetable and meat products and cheeses marked with only day dot not bearing date made. Educated operator on proper date marking. Operator began adding proper dates to products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Repeat 4/26/2023.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cookies and biscotti wrapped or packaged to sell on front counter for customer self service not properly labeled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved for proper thawing.
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