EL TROVADOR STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE
965 4TH AVE N, Naples FL 34102 · 2397997001
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 3 visits since August 2023
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3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailing to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle there phone then grab tongs. Reviewed with the employee and had them wash their hands.
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 an employee scratch their eye then handle clean dishes without washing their hands. Reviewed with the employee and had them rerun the dishes and wash their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat lemons and sauce. Operator moved the shrimp.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground meat stored over raw seafood in the walk in cooler. Operator switched the meats.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed packages of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from the packaging before thawing, Operator willingly disposed of them.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the counter and the bottom shelf on a reach in cooler respectively: Butter (70F - Cold Holding); Pork (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the butter had been out since the night before and the pork was made two days ago and placed there the night before. Operator willingly disposed of the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counter and the bottom shelf on a reach in cooler respectively: Butter (70F - Cold Holding); Pork (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the butter had been out since the night before and the pork was made two days ago and placed there the night before. Operator willingly disposed of the products.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had the operator sign in and emailed them a copy.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the drys storage shelves.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packages of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed form the packaging before thawing, Operator willingly disposed of them.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stood on prep tables and inside coolers. Reviewed it with the operator.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailing to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at the bar.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
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. Emailing to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on the container of sauce, cooked octopus, and sauce in the walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in cooler gaskets.
Employee lockers located in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Operator moved items to the cabinet.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair on the reach in cooler gaskets.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.