RITZ CARLTON-H2O
280 VANDERBILT BEACH RD, Naples FL 34108 · 239.598.3300
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 4 visits since January 2024
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top drop-in cooler on front counter: tofu (51F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator moved to separate reach-in cooler for quick cooling.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored stored next to clean pans next to the three compartment sink. Chef removed the bottles.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. In back kitchen, Dishwasher (Temperature 123) after running three times. Operator set machine to chlorine sanitation for proper sanitation of all dishware, chlorine 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top drop-in cooler on front counter: tofu (51F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator moved to separate reach-in cooler for quick cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In heating cabinet in back kitchen, observed cooked salmon (122F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (123F - Hot Holding) for 45 minutes per operator. Operator turned up temperature for rapid reheat.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Large menu printed above front counter, H2O Tuna and Yuzu Salmon on menu served raw per operator, not marked as raw. Operator marked foods on menu proper reminder.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed advisory to operator, operator printed and hung sign.
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