VERONA GRILL
8090 SORRENTO LN STE 5, Naples FL 34114 · 239-304-9543
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
■ Ordered shut JUN 25, 2026
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are 12 rodent droppings on top of the dish washer, approximately 30 rodent droppings and urine stains under shelving in chemical storage, there are 2 rodent droppings on the lid of a container of panko bread crumbs and a package of almond flour with chew marks in dry storage.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026028713 | Apr 24, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2022022116 | Mar 31, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dishwashing area.
Jun 25, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There is 1 on rodent droppings on top of the dishwasher, 4 droppings on top of a bin of bread crumbs, there are 38 droppings on top of canned goods and approximately 40 droppings underneath the shelving in dry storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are bottles of wine inside the hand washing sink at the bar.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. There are no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the service area at the bar.
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.
Food stored on floor. There is a case of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the service area at the bar. And inside the bar.
Apr 24, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dishwashing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a handle less cup inside a container of fish and chips batter and in a container of panko bread crumbs in the storage area.
Apr 24, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler tomato sauce (67F - Cooling). Per the operator the tomato sauce was prepared the previous day. See stop sale.
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 replaced the empty sanitizer container, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are 12 rodent droppings on top of the dish washer, approximately 30 rodent droppings and urine stains under shelving in chemical storage, there are 2 rodent droppings on the lid of a container of panko bread crumbs and a package of almond flour with chew marks in dry storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler tomato sauce (67F - Cooling). Per the operator the tomato sauce was prepared the previous day. See stop sale.
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/
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dishwashing area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a heavy buildup of food deon top of the dishwasher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a handle less cup inside a container of fish and chips batter and in a container of panko bread crumbs in the storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There are multiple knives in between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Operator removed the knives.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 97F standing water. Operator added heat under the water container.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the make table cooler in front of the pizza oven mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (47F - Cold Holding). Operator reduced the temperature of the cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the service station at the bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing wain the make table cooler in front of the pizza oven.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.In the reach in cooler on the cook line tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the tomato sauce to another cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. There used to be a undated clam tag.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are multiple bottles of wine in the hand washing sink at the bar. Operator removed the bottles of wine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are two unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the servers area near the rest rooms.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like son the right side interior wall of the ice machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. There are cases of French fries on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler on the cook line, Poultry (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the single door upright cooler on the cook line cooked shrimp that was prepared greater than 24 ours prior per the operator is not date marked. Operator date marked the cooked shrimp.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the service station at the bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical soray bottle in the servers area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank in the servers area.
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. There is commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged swordfish in the drawer cooler still in the reduced oxygen environment.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop with the handle in the ice in the servers area.
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.