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SOSPIRI ITALIAN CAFE AND GELATO

23151 VILLAGE SHOPS WAY STE 113, Estero FL 33928 · 8005811423

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4606800
Grade history
OCT 23
OCT 24
FEB 26
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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. Observed no plan for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrhea. Emailed appropriate form HR 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 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. Observed no plan for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrhea. Emailed appropriate form HR 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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. Observed no employee reporting forms available at time of inspection. Emailed appropriate form HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust like substance in gelato machine mixing bowl in gelato machine.
Intermediate/22-31-4
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
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed premade hoagies in reach in cooler below pan in press according to the operator they were prepared over 24 hour ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4

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.