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NAPOLINOS

9809 US 301, Wildwood FL 34785 · 352-399-6825

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7000575
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 approximate rodent droppings on floor behind stand mixer in cook line area 2 rodent droppings on base of stand mixer in kitchen area Operator has swept and sanitized the area
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

5 cases · $2,300

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026018806Mar 5, 2026May 6, 2026$400
3--2026006314Jan 8, 2026Mar 11, 2026$400
3--2024013403Feb 20, 2024Jul 1, 2024$800
3--2023010418Feb 1, 2023Jul 13, 2023$300
3--2017006947Jan 25, 2017Mar 10, 2017$400

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Mar 9, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Mar 9, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. romaine lettuce 52F
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Mar 9, 2026 · Heavy cream 48F; raw shrimp 53F; scallops 53F; snapper 56F; grouper 54F; mussels 56F. Operator discarded items Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in front of stove area at cook line- romaine lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); red snapper (47F - Cold Holding); grouper (49F - Cold Holding) romaine lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding) operator states items were placed into cooler from walk in cooler at 10:30am. Had operator move food to freezer to rapidly chill. Recheck- heavy cream 38F, snapper 40F, grouper 41F, scallops 40F, shrimp 40F *corrected on-site* romaine lettuce 52F see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 9, 2026 · In reach in cooler in front of stove area at cook line- Heavy cream 48F; raw shrimp 53F; scallops 53F; snapper 56F; grouper 54F; mussels 56F see stop sale Admin Complaint
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. Operator added water to bucket recheck 50ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Mar 9, 2026 · Wiping cloth bucket with chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm in cook line area. Operator added water recheck 100ppm Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Mar 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Mar 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. romaine lettuce 52F
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in front of stove area at cook line- romaine lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); red snapper (47F - Cold Holding); grouper (49F - Cold Holding) romaine lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding) operator states items were placed into cooler from walk in cooler at 10:30am. Had operator move food to freezer to rapidly chill. Recheck- heavy cream 38F, snapper 40F, grouper 41F, scallops 40F, shrimp 40F *corrected on-site* romaine lettuce 52F see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. Operator added water to bucket recheck 50ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical bottle in front counter area. Operator labeled disinfectant.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In pizza prep area
Basic/21-38-4
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain pipes under the 3 compartment sink were not above the floor elevation.
High priority/29-44-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler and freezer door gaskets in poor repair. Door inner panels in reaching cooler in pizza area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near soda fountains in disrepair
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood above pizza over with excessive dust buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dry storage are in rear of building has unsealed concrete and openings in the wall.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain pipes under the 3 compartment sink were not above the floor elevation.
High priority/29-44-4/Warning
Dented cans present. Artichoke hearts. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed unapproved chlorine sanitizer. Operator purchased approved sanitizer during inspection.
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice bin at drink station has mold like buildup. Salmon, snapper and Swai fillets in reduced oxygen packages fully thawed in walk-in and reach in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line. Operator states items were moved to reach in cooler from walk in cooler at 11am. Operator moved to freezer to rapidly chill. veal (45F - Cold Holding) recheck 36F; butter (44F - Cold Holding)recheck 40F; heavy cream recheck 47F (49F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (55F - Cold Holding) recheck 50F; cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) recheck 39F; bolognese sauce (45F - Cold Holding) recheck 39F In refrigerated rail at the end of the cook line overnight. No documented temperature monitoring. See stop sale. bay scallops (48F - Cold Holding); small scallops (48F - Cold Holding); clams (46F - Cold Holding); mussels (46F - Cold Holding) In salad cooler at front line. Lettuce was stocked over fill line. Operator moved lettuce to cooler. chopped lettuce recheck 43F(47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. In cookline area, pans of gravy, chicken stock and marinara
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand mixer soiled with food debris. Meat slicer soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand sink in kitchen against main wall had no water pressure. Operator had an employee fix the pressure issue during the inspection.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on main kitchen wall had no paper towels. Operator refilled.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two blue chemical spray bottles in dining room not labeled, in use.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used as shelf paper in kitchen.
Basic/14-45-4/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in cook line area not inverted or protected.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth covering chicken in reaching cooler on cook line.
Basic/21-05-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish ranch were still wet when stacked.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler and freezer door gaskets in poor repair. Door inner panels in reaching cooler in pizza area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near soda fountains in disrepair
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood above pizza over with excessive dust buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on multiple containers in walk in cooler.
Basic/16-48-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in kitchen has leaking pipes.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dry storage are in rear of building has unsealed concrete and openings in the wall.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2025 · Time Extended
May 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area Hand wash sink in dish machine area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles hung on sink in pizza area
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Both Spray hoses are lower than the rim of the sink
High priority/29-37-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth (77F - Cold Holding)on cook line for more than four hours; Fresh garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding) in pizza area for more than four hours
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser bottle stored in the middle facing the dry good rack. Employee removed spray bottle
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine blocked with trash can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at two of the hand wash sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( degreaser).
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( grated cheese ).
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment
Basic/51-11-4
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (salmons, grouper and snapper ) labeled indicating product to remain frozen until time of use not open or removed from package.
Basic/06-09-1
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom stalls
Basic/32-12-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on walk-in-freezer door
Basic/14-71-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on middle rack of clean ware rack
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee jackets stored on dry goods rack in kitchen
Basic/40-06-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at entrance to walk-in-freezer in walk-in-cooler
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing at entrance of walk-in-freezer
Basic/36-17-5
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle stored directly on soil on mound behind establishment
Basic/33-23-4
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.
Basic/10-14-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice at server station
Basic/10-08-5
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Frame of walk-in-cooler not covered by metal frame and insulation exposed. Walk-in-freezer door separating and insulation exposed.
Basic/14-36-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Non functioning Reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/33-31-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( lettuce and spinach ) stored over ready-to-eat food (cooked pasta ) in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish machine area blocked by large trash can. Operator removed trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle in dining room
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink by drink station
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pasta fagioli soup (57F - Cooling); marinara sauce (53F - Cooling); gravy (71F - Cooling); red sauce (56F - Cooling) All items were prepared yesterday evening, placed in deep pans in the walk in cooler. No temperatures have been taken today.
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ice in walk in freezer
High priority/08A-05-6
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 approximate rodent droppings on floor behind stand mixer in cook line area 2 rodent droppings on base of stand mixer in kitchen area Operator has swept and sanitized the area
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta fagioli soup (57F - Cooling); marinara sauce (53F - Cooling); gravy (71F - Cooling); red sauce (56F - Cooling) All items were prepared yesterday evening, placed in deep pans in the walk in cooler. No temperatures have been taken today.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Operator is cooling food items in deep containers without temperature monitoring.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle in dining room
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food on the floor in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink by drink station
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in cooler to cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. Emailed form to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups in yeast Soufflé cup in cornstarch Cup in sugar
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open orange juice bottle in reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit stored over cheese and sauce in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning

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.