TAVERNA VIOLI
9110 STRADA PL UNIT 6145, Naples FL 34108 · 239-427-1443
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (52F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) all products less than two hours. Operator placed on ice for quick cooling.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017058719 | Nov 6, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. In Walk in cooler, observed lobster soup in Reduced Oxygen Packaging. Per operator soup has been in packaging for one hour. Operator removed product from packaging.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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. In Walk in cooler observed ten portions of thawed sea bass in Reduced Oxygen Packaging. Per operator, sea bass was just pulled out from freezer within the hour.Operator removed sea bass from portion bags.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees handing food while wearing a wrist watch.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cooks line, 85F degrees. Operator changed water 138F
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. In kitchen, observed fire extinguisher on the floor. Operator put extinguisher in designated location.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); blanched asparagus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked orzo (53F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the center of the cook line. The operator provided a PM temperature check log indicating internal food temperatures were less than 41F. The operator to monitor temperatures throughout the evening. Observed fresh garlic and oil (55F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the oil mixture.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal container with soiled utensils inside the handwashing sink nearest the entrance to the cook line. The operator removed the container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee filling a plastic container with water at the handwashing sink near the ice machine.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. The operator discarded the brush.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. The operator properly stored the ice bucket.
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of Alfredo sauce thawing in standing water on the cook line. The operator turned on cold running water over the sauce.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees on cook line. Operator advised and relayed to employees the need to wash hands prior to placing gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area, hand wash sink used as dump sink. Advised operator to restrict sink to hand washing only as noted by signage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle found on make table on cook line. Operator removed.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Advised operator for proper storage to invert utensils.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several bags of cream based sauce found thawing in prep sink basin in standing water. Advised operator importance of proper thawing methods. Operator transferred product to walk in cooler to complete thawing under refrigeration.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 dish machine in bar area testing at 0ppm, after priming and running three times. Operator replaced with new sanitizer and called technician. Operator using main dish washer till bar is fixed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (52F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) all products less than two hours. Operator placed on ice for quick cooling.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed dispenser unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink in back prep area next to three compartment sink and in bar area. Operator supplied soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink closest to grill area. Operator fixed pipe.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in service area. Operator provided paper towel.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms over washed lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
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