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VERGINA

700 5 AVE S, Naples FL 34102 · 239-659-7008

Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats232
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2102512
Grade history
MAY 24
MAR 25
APR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found; 3 at food prep area, 12 at kitchen entrance, 8 at dry storage, 6 at bar entrance.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025035225Apr 4, 2025May 20, 2025$200
7--2015048047Oct 26, 2015Nov 13, 2015$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tiles missing at dishmachine area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling tiles shows damage at dishmachine area.
Basic/36-32-5
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Stored salt container not covered at dry storage. Operator covered salt container.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with date last sold.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Observed tags still not marked with date last sold. Time Extended
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed clams removed from original packaging and commingled in walk in cooler.
Basic/01C-06-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Observed clams still commingled. Tags had same info no stop sale. Time Extended
Aug 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed clams commingled and mussels commingled with no tag.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); lobster sauce (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in coolers operator stated less than 2 hours and placed items on ice for quick cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with date last sold.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed no tag for mussels commingled in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Warning
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed clams removed from original packaging and commingled in walk in cooler.
Basic/01C-06-5/Warning
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine 00ppm sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued to use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found. 4 live flying insects on bottles at bar. 4 live flying insects at kitchen entrance. 4 live flying insects on the boxes at dry storage 5 live flying insects at kitchen ceiling.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found; 3 at food prep area, 12 at kitchen entrance, 8 at dry storage, 6 at bar entrance.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher (Temperature 148). Operator discontinued use of dishmachine and started preparing triple sink.
Intermediate/16-54-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen beef thawing on tray at prep area. Operator removed placed raw frozen beef under running cold water.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Jul 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance around the ice chutes in the ceiling.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the walk-in freezer door that prevents it from closing. Operator cleared the ice.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Time Extended
May 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certifications are expired for Agusto Marceno and Eric Tancredi.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance around the ice chutes in the ceiling.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. There are cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the walk-in freezer door that prevents it from closing. Operator cleared the ice.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the service area at ghe bar the handle of the ice scoop is in contact with the ice. Operator removed the ice scoop from the ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no sign at the hand washing sink at the bar. Operator provided a handwashing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in coolers in front of the cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris on shelf above the reach in coolers.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4

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.