Giuseppe and the Lion
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Giuseppe and the Lion has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Giuseppe and the Lion trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at cook line; raw salmon stored over shredded carrots. Operator removed raw salmon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near dish machine. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing near prep area used to stored utensils. Operator removed all utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; frozen mussels case stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted/ protected near ice machine. Operator stored ice buckets inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
55
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (51F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice had been out for less than 30 minutes. Provided operator with time as a public health control form, operator began filling out paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near dish machine is being used to hold dishes, operater removed dishes from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottle in the server prep area and dish machine area do not have labels.
41-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in the server prep area.
24-18-4
67
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler, observed raw shell eggs being stored over tomato sauce and Raw veal being stored over carrots. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near back prep area has linen bag blocking it. Operator moved linen bag **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steaks, sushi and sashimi not identified by a reminder consumer advisory applies.Operator reprinted menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near back prep area observed no paper towels. Operator replenished towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwasher area observed chemical spray bottles with no labeling. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At pizza station, Hand washing sink has no signage for employee handwashing. Operator printed and hung sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
55
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint Full
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, raw shell eggs being stored over cooked onions. Operator rearranged products **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is time tracking sushi rice without a written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control information.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At pickup window near server station
41-17-4
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. At sushi station, tuna thawed without opening.
06-09-1
67
Feb 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - 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. 2-1523 **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees hired over sixty days need employee training 2-15-23 **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
82
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over krab. Operator removed and rearranged raw under cooked. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written form. Emailed form to operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 out of 20 expired food handler certification.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written form emailed form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in coolers in sushi bar. Operator placed thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in food containers.operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giuseppe and the Lion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giuseppe and the Lion on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giuseppe and the Lion?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giuseppe and the Lion.
How does Giuseppe and the Lion compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Giuseppe and the Lion most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Giuseppe and the Lion's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Giuseppe and the Lion have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Giuseppe and the Lion 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 Giuseppe and the Lion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giuseppe and the Lion is inspected around three times per year on average.
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