VERDI'S AMERICAN BISTRO
243 N COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239.394.5533
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during the process of the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Teresa P, Anibel L. And Laila C. Are expired.
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator set up the triple sink to sanitize after washing in the machine.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee is eating a cupcake then put on gloves to portion meatballs without washing their hands.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Teresa P, Anibel L. And Laila C. Are expired.
Employee eating while preparing food. An employee is eating a cupcake while portioning meatballs.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler clam chowder date marked 12 days prior, tomato sauce marked 14 days prior, duck sauce marked 16 days prior. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler clam chowder date marked 12 days prior, tomato sauce marked 14 days prior, duck sauce marked 16 days prior.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Anibel Lopez and Theresa Paes are expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of debris on top of the dishwasher.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither the men's or women's restroom doors are self closing.
Equipment in poor repair. The right hand door gasket on the reach in freezer by the dishwasher is damaged.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in standing 119F water. The pan is o the grill but off the heat.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table in front of the convention oven raw fish is stored over cooked duck and cooked meatloaf. Explained proper storage or raw and ready to eat foods. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line raw chicken is stored above raw fish. Educated employee on proper storage if raw animal proteins. Employee moved items to proper storage order.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute of the ice machine.
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line lamb (47F - Cold Holding); Fish (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding). Operator iced all items in the cooler.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator changed out container of sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during the process of the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken is stored on top of tomato sauce and over spinach. Operator moved the chicken to proper storage.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. There are multiple food containers with old labels. Operator removed the labels and re-washed the containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.chicken is thawing in standing water in the triple sink.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed the sanitizer bucket, chlorine 50ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl in a container of bread crumbs. Operator removed the bowl.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
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.