Bar Tulia Mercato
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Bar Tulia Mercato has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operator is doing a special process”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler observed Marinara sauce under raw beef. Operator rearranged products.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in Hand washing sink near dishwasher area and bucket in Hand washing sink on front line. Operator moved buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use quart containers being reused.
25-32-4
67
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed butter held at time as public health control at the server station with no time marking. The operator placed a time mark on the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed debris inside the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator removed the debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked lamb packaged using reduced oxygen packaging and held for more than 48 hours in the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a cheese grater handle in contact with cut romaine in a reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the cheese grater. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. The operator removed the labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw pork chops packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging in the reach in freezer.
03G-54-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. The operator turned on cold running water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
47
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Located behind bar, basin has accumulation of debris and has strainer stored in basin. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Reduced oxygen packaged chicken for sous vide found in walk in cooler. No plan. Advised operator to stop further process and work towards an approved plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dirty utensils(knives) found dirty with food debris, stored with clean utensils in storage drawer. Operator removed. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bartender drinking from coffee mug, not enclosed, behind bar. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Found on cook line. Operator removed for cleaning. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, multiple in use utensils stored in container of water, less than 135F. Operator removed and placed in dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
67
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw salmon 53F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned fish with ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Observed no parasite destruction for for raw snapper used for ceviche. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Hand wash sink at side beverage/wait station and dishwash area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in dry storage. **Warning**
29-18-4
55
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealing being conducted with no HACCP plan in place. Discussed with operator when HACCP plan is needed and options available to not need HACCP plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed vacuum sealing being conducted with no HACCP plan. Discussed needs of HACCP plan with operator and provided with templates. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed ice machine still dirty. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked product on cook line drawer and raw eggs and meat over ready to eat items. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for raw salmon on menu. Assisted operator on obtaining correct letter from supplier for farm raised salmon. Operator provided letter of farm raised pellet fed salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed cocktails made with raw egg white on beverage menus and smoked salmon on brunch menu not marked with consumer advisory. Discussed with operator need of consumer advisory for hidden raw items. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealing being conducted with no HACCP plan in place. Discussed with operator when HACCP plan is needed and options available to not need HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
58
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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 dish washer work with dirty dishes then touch clean with no hand wash. Operator educated employee on proper hand washing, employee rewashed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (110F - Hot Holding) less than two hours, operator heated product to 165F and placed for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted in a conspicuous location. Operator provided a new sign in a conspicuous location. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink on cook line.
31B-02-4
61
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Tulia Mercato last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Tulia Mercato on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Tulia Mercato?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bar Tulia Mercato.
How does Bar Tulia Mercato compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Bar Tulia Mercato most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Bar Tulia Mercato's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bar Tulia Mercato have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bar Tulia Mercato means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bar Tulia Mercato inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Tulia Mercato is inspected around four times per year on average.
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