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RITA'S ITALIAN ICE

1575 PINE RIDGE ROAD SUITE #1, Naples FL 34109 · 239-417-4827

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats14
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2103611
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
DEC 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Operator unable to provide information about plan in place. I provided hand out form to be posted
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022022415Apr 4, 2022May 25, 2022$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. At time of inspection, operator unable to provide food handler certificates for employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Operator unable to provide food handler certificates for employees. Admin Complaint
Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. At time of inspection, operator unable to provide food handler certificates for employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed grab and go Ice cream packaged on site without a basic list of ingredients, date marking and store address.
Intermediate/02D-02-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at mix and chill area. Operator labeled container
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Operator unable to provide information about plan in place. I provided hand out form to be posted
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Anjelica, Lizbed have no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/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. Provided operator with agreement forms, employees will read, and fill out.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen area, two unsecured co2 tanks observed
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator increased water flow
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site/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.