El Gaucho Trattoria

14700 Tamiami Trail N Unit 5, Naples, FL 34110

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, El Gaucho Trattoria has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Naples average 81, so El Gaucho Trattoria trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored directly above bread in the walk-in cooler. Raw chicken was stored directly above ground beef on the cook line. Provided handouts to Chef and Chef arranged raw proteins to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Two packages of raw salmon in the walk-in cooler and four packages of raw salmon on the cook line were in reduced-oxygen packaging and fully thawed. Operator discarded.

01B-13-4

Basic - 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. Two packages of raw salmon in the walk-in cooler and four packages of raw salmon on the cook line were in reduced-oxygen packaging and fully thawed. Operator discarded.

06-09-1

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice 49F cold hold,precooked chicken 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 46F cold hold, canned artichokes 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned foods with ice and moved reach in cooler away from wall. Observed cooked rice 49F cold hold,precooked chicken 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by brooms. Operator removed brooms. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Apr 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gaucho Trattoria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gaucho Trattoria on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Gaucho Trattoria?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Gaucho Trattoria.

How does El Gaucho Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Naples?

El Gaucho Trattoria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has El Gaucho Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Gaucho Trattoria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Gaucho Trattoria 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 El Gaucho Trattoria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Gaucho Trattoria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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