ZEPPE'S TAVERN
895 WIGGINS PASS RD UNIT 1, Naples FL 34110 · 239-300-2191
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling cut lettuce/salad for service, placed on plate with bare hands. Notified operator.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016058981 | Dec 12, 2016 | Jan 13, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 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
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. This is a repeat violation from 7-31-25
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of Hand washing sink on front line blocked by garbage can. Operator moved can.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. This is a repeat violation from 7-31-25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar observed no soap or paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator replenished supplies.
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. All expired 8-9-25
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Wet nesting glasses near dishwasher. Operator unstacked glasses to allow air drying.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. clam chowder (120F - Hot Holding) operator turned up steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dishwasher area, observed containers in storage with old labels on them.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Located in reach-in cooler on front line, raw chicken stored over deli meat. Operator advised to place items in correct order. Placed items in correct order.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket containing sanitizer stored in floor of cook line. Operator advised to place in proper location.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl used for scooping diced boiled eggs, stored in food product. Operator advised to remove and removed bowl.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Found in reach in cooler, cloth used as barrier on bottom shelf, with food on top. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dish detergent in rinse basin. Advised operator to clear sinks and set up in proper order.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line, operator removed.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed on gloves after handling dirty utensils, no hand wash.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling cut lettuce/salad for service, placed on plate with bare hands. Notified operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator notified and placed label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks found on prep tables and above prep station in kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line handling food, wearing watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen/prep area handling food, not wearing hair restraint. Operator notified and placed on appropriate hair restraint.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ketchup in ready to serve cups, not covered, next to hand wash sink, not protected and exposed to splash. Operator notified and moved items to protected location
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Employee using sanitizer bucket with sanitizer to store in use utensils. Operator notified and placed utensils in dish area for proper cleaning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher soiled with debris.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in from outside and begin working without washing hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle on bar and ice machine soiled with a slime/mold like substance. Operator cleaned ice machine and in process of cleaning soda nozzles.. Repeat 9/8/2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled with common name. Operator provided label.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans on back storage shelf. Repeat 9/8/2023
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touch dirty dishes and then touch clean without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Operator explained to employee and employee washed hands and rewashed dishes.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging on dish rack facing bottles of liquor. Operator moved for proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine and soda nozzles soiled with a mold like substance. Operator is in process of cleaning.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal lunch box stored in beverage cooler above food products. Operator removed lunch box.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal hotel pans on storage rack. Operator moved for proper drying.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in cracks between cook line coolers. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage.
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