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RITZ CARLTON- NOLITA

280 VANDERBILT BCH RD, Naples FL 34108 · (941)598-3300

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats249
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2101050
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Located on cook line, raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp. Operator adjusted to correct order.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Unapproved food additive used in food. Observed activated charcoal used in black pasta. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale. Operator discarded pasta.
High priority/41-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of silverware stored inside handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in beverage/wait station. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle loose at plumbing fixture in dishwash area. Operator called maintenance to fix.
Basic/29-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not date marked.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwasher area observed Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scoop at fountain soda on drain shelf. Operator moved scoop to a clean container.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 150); Operator ran dishwasher for twenty minutes to increase temperature.Secondary test Dishwasher (Temperature 159)
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Hidden raw/undercooked ingredient with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Smoked salmon offered on breakfast menu with no reminder. Operator had employees write asterisks on menus by hand.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at server area has no paper towels. Operator replenished towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed ice scoop being stored on drain at fountain drink area in server station. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Located on cook line, raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp. Operator adjusted to correct order.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Located behind alcohol bar, designated hand washing sink used to store bar mats and drain pan. Operator removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 68F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Chef stated the potatoes had been at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Chef placed the potatoes in the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line. Chef placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.