L'APPETITO PIZZA & DELI
2542 NORTHBROOKE PLAZA DR, Naples FL 34119 · 239-592-7008
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack, not segregated from undamaged cans there are three severely damaged 6 pound 11 ounce cans of pizza sauce.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. No proof of any food handler training.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna made onsite with no date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwasher area, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and calamari thawing in standing water.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken and raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked pasta. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw food in bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloth.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in Men's restroom. Operator fixed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having closed receptacle for women's restroom.
Standing water or very slow draining water in front service handwash sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in dishwash area. Educated operator on resealing concrete.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl of raw chicken stored over precooked pasta. Operator removed raw chicken.
Accumulation of gray/pink-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at soda machine. Operator cleaned.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen near upright reach in coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in dishwash area. Educated operator on resealing concrete.
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with dried encrusted food debris on can opener blade.
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. Educated operator on completing forms. Operator completed forms. Repeat violation 02/27/24.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Unsealed concrete floor in dishwash area. Repeat violation 02/27/24. Educated operator on resealing concrete.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar bins.
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. There us no proof of food safety training for the server who also prepares salads.
Feb 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. There us no proof of food safety training for the server who also prepares salads.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. There is unsealed concrete in the dishwashing area.
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack, not segregated from undamaged cans there are three severely damaged 6 pound 11 ounce cans of pizza sauce.
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 informed the inspector that a technician will be on site between 2 and 3pm. There is no triple sink on premises to perform manual dish washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the double door reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen raw calamari is stored over cooked pasta, pooled raw eggs are stored on top of tomato sauce. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
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. There us no proof of food safety training for the server who also prepares salads.
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.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack, not segregated from undamaged cans there are three severely damaged 6 pound 11 ounce cans of pizza sauce. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On the shelf next to the dishwasher there is fish and veal thawing in standing water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. There is unsealed concrete in the dishwashing area.
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