GELATO & CO.
483 5TH AVE S UNIT 2, Naples FL 34102 · 239-298-9800
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided the written procedure.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dish and storage area damaged.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front line. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Food stored on floor. Water case on floor by kitchen entrance.
Scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed the scoop.
Two ceiling tiles shows damage near by dishmachine.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over heavy cream in reach in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tiramisu (47F - Cold Holding); cannoli (48F - Cold Holding); maritazzo (48F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding) in front display case for service 3 hours. Operator turned down observed after 30 minutes new cannoli (42F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (44F - Cold Holding); tiramisu (45F - Cold Holding).
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/. Observed Jose Santacruz Salazar taken on 11/25/2019, expired on 11/25/2024.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying pan with towel. Educated employee on proper drying.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided the written procedure.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the choking sign.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due cart being stored in front. Operator removed the cart.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the front counter, prep line near the hand washing sink and the ice cream maker.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed yeast inside cup with no label on the wire shelf near the office.
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.