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TRATTORIA ABRUZZO

2359 VANDERBILT BEACH RD #416, Naples FL 34109 · 239.285.4594

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103107
Grade history
MAR 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,920

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023036711Jun 27, 2023Nov 20, 2023$1,200
7--2023019803Mar 7, 2023Jun 2, 2023$320
7--2018001260Jan 5, 2018Apr 17, 2018$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed, raw ground sausage stored above whole veal steaks. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the reach in cooler across from oven at front line observed 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. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to oven at front line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink located next to the oven at front line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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Observed hand wash sink located by three compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large trash bin in front of hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
In the reach in cooler across from oven at front line observed 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. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-2
Observed Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located next to walk in cooler. Operator began to clean ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at the front counter cook line. Operator removed utensils from water and ran through dishmachine.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at the clean dish rack.
Basic/16-46-4
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Jun 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near dry storage.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw salmon. Operator removed raw salmon to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 chemical spray bottle stored over clean drinking glasses. Operator removed the spray bottle proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near dry storage.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area. Employee put hairnet on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near dry storage. Operator stored the food containers inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. One 11.5 ounce can of sweet drop peppers was heavily dented and not properly segregated from other cans. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken placed on shelf above raw salmon and raw calamari. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Provided operator with a copy of vomit/diarrhea clean up plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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 was unable to provide food handler training for employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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 form, employee began to sign form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar area. Provided operator with a handwashing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Maketable near the pizza oven foods at improper temperatures less than four hours, per Operator. Food placed into service this morning. GFCI was tripped on the outlet. Power restored to unit and Operator discarded food voluntarily. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by buckets in the basin. Handwashing sink near the pizza oven had a pitcher in he basin. Operator cleared all sinks.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Repeat Violation
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow liquid by the large dish machine, spray bottle unlabeled containing purple liquid by the mop sink, unlabeled spray bottle containing blue liquid hanging on the handwashing sink at the bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Near Three compartment sink area, observed two unlabeled chemical spray bottles this visit Time Extended
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing pasta on a counter in the corner of the dining room.
Basic/08B-48-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signs were missing at the bar handwashing sink, and the two handwashing sinks in the back of the house.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Ibuprofen was stored on a shelf above a prep table and next to a box of latex gloves and clean plates..
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
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. Bar dishwasher sanitizer was 0 ppm. A new supply bottle was attached, the machine was primed and chlorine then measured proper ppm. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two employees working on the cook line, one employee preparing pasta in the dining room and one server present during the visit. Employees stated no manager was present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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. Employees stated no manager was present and they had no access to any records.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow liquid by the large dish machine, spray bottle unlabeled containing purple liquid by the mop sink, unlabeled spray bottle containing blue liquid hanging on the handwashing sink at the bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing pasta on a counter in the corner of the dining room.
Basic/08B-48-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use tongs and ladles stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Several bins of dry flour products had scoops stored inside with the handle touching the product.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. One rubber spatula and two long spoons were stored in standing water at the end of the cook line. Educated staff about proper storage of in-use utensils.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signs were missing at the bar handwashing sink, and the two handwashing sinks in the back of the house.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated black, mold-like substance at the large dish machine.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator began signing in to account to renew license
High priority/50-17-3/Corrective Action Taken
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. Operator had employees read and sign and date form during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink and bar area, several unlabeled spray bottles
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing pasta in dining room.
Basic/08B-48-4
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Operator renewed license
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cooks line Hand washing sink being used to refill pasta water
Intermediate/31A-11-4/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 forms for operator to have employees read, and fill out.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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. Operator painted kitchen and is unable to find all the training certificates. Will time extend to next inspection
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in cooler 6-28-23
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At front line
Basic/10-20-4

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.