PAPA JOES TRATTORIA
10823 TAMIAMI TRL N UNIT A, Naples FL 34108 · 2392503985
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025033497 | Mar 28, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2023020071 | Apr 5, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $800 |
| 7--2023011357 | Feb 1, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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/Michael Cardascia 1-13-21 Prometric
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors have accumulated debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. In between fryers and kitchen floor are heavily covered with grease and debris
Jan 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license
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/Michael Cardascia 1-13-21 Prometric
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer doors have accumulated debris
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 at Sushi Bar In reach in cooler observed two packages unopened, thawed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. In between fryers and kitchen floor are heavily covered with grease and debris
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on front line is blocked by refrigeration equipment.
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 raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging while thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator is cooling and reheating sushi rice from the night before. Educated operator about time tracking sushi rice as it is in the danger zone. Operator discarded rice. Provided information for operator about time as a public health control.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on front line is blocked by refrigeration equipment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi bar Hand washing sink is being used as a dump sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff 4-11-22 all expired
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 raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging while thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse of rice bags.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Near office and on front line
Mar 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of soup in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab 47F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler underneath sushi bar. Observed Noodles 48F cold hold, cut melon 47F cold hold, cut cabbage 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sinks in dishwasher area blocked by cart.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and noodles not date marked in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in corner behind cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops near black microwave oven near cook line.
Observed three door upright reach-in freezer near slicer in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks at sushi bar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at end of cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at sushi bar.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm. Operator advised to set up sink for manual sanitizing. Operator acknowledged and set up triple sink with quaternary sanitizer, tested at 400 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over washed and cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator advised to store food properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken held over raw pork muscle in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator advised to proper storage order.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw beef muscle over frozen raw fish in reach in freezer.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Kitchen employee use prep sink to wash hands. Operator advised to wash hands properly in designated sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At end of cook line. Blocked by shelving and to go containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by dish washing area. Operator replaced paper towels.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with form DBPR Form HR 5025-131 and was placed in conspicuous area near sushi bar.
Food stored on floor. Large bags of rice stored on floor of kitchen, across from walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Found on oven in kitchen. Operator advised.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Found in rice bin. Operator advised to keep handle out of product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doors of reach in freezer soiled.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat and raw fish over noodles on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in sugar and ice bin. Operator removed containers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed debris on reach in freezer door handles.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed containers stored next to hand wash sink, exposed to splash.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, scallops and shrimp over noodles on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in edamame. Repeat 4/5/2023
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.