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BARBATELLA

1290 3 ST S, Naples FL 34102 · 239-263-1955

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats210
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103218
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 17 live small flying insects under ice bin at bar area. 5 live small flying insects around bar chairs.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device for measuring their high temp dish machine. Operator ordered a high temp puck.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Time Extended
May 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 25 small flying insects by the gelato station. Observed approximately 3small flying insects by the mop sink. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects at the bar. Operator has called and had pest control arrive before I left.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cut lemons in the left side reach in cooler. Operator moved the bacon.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the steam table: Sauce (60F - Hot Holding). An employee stated they heated it up and placed it there approximately 1hr ago. Operator had them reheat it to 165.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand sink used for a dump sink. Operator removed the dump items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device for measuring their high temp dish machine. Operator ordered a high temp puck.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the pizza prep station. Operator placed more there.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the two cooks wearing watches while preparing food. Operator had them remove them.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 6, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 17 live small flying insects under ice bin at bar area. 5 live small flying insects around bar chairs.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored with clean glasses at front counter. Operator moved the spray bottle to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Scoop handle in contact with flour. Operator moved the scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service spoon box improperly stored on floor. Operated moved single service spoon to proper storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; homemade tomatoes marinara sauce (110F - Hot Holding) Per operator item stored at cook line for one hour. Operator started reheating the sauce to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at ice cream area. Operator stored coffee filters properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar have a build up of a mold like substance. Bartender began cleaning during inspection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-29-2024
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-29-2024
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand washing sink. Operator restocked soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three unsecured 50# CO2 cylinders in dish room. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-29-2024
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Above pizza oven
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust on ceiling vents in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the soda gun nozzle in the service station at the bar. Operator washed and sanitized all soda gun nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are unsecured carbon dioxide tanks.
Basic/51-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing in the pizza area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4

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