INNOVATION HOTEL
1290 INNOVATION DR, Naples FL 34108 · 239.451.4070
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw tuna in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef.
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1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024037815 | May 24, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 observed cooked shrimp in Reduced Oxygen Packaging with no HACCP plan and Process Waiver in place. Operator removed shrimp from packaging.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near pantry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the small ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee donned hat.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored is soiled holster at the bar. Operator removed the holster for cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna and beef were thawing in standing water in the kitchen. Water was turned on.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw tuna in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar nearest the front entrance. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken frozen then thawed not marked with the date when removed from the freezer.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the crushed ice machine.
Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the server station. The operator properly stored the coffee filters.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the available license expired 12/1/2024.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored with clean wiping cloths in dry storage. The operator properly stored the jacket.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored with clean equipment in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partially cooked chicken stored above ready to eat sandwiches in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the sandwiches.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bus tubs containing chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
May 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partially cooked chicken stored above ready to eat sandwiches in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the sandwiches.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed partially cooked chicken in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the ice machines blocked by an ice bucket. The operator properly stored the ice bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machines.
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. Observed raw tuna packaged on site using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan in the reach in cooler at the sushi station behind the bar. The operator discarded the tuna.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for parmesan cheese in the salad station reach in cooler. The operator removed the portion cup.
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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on the cook line. The operator properly stored the employee beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored near clean dishware and on food prep tables in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bus tubs containing chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop.
Dec 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
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. Observed establishment conducting vacuum sealing of fish and cooked products with no HACCP plan. Educated operator on needs and operator stated finishing up what is needed before submitting.
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