Innovation Hotel
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Innovation Hotel has 10 inspections in the public record. Innovation Hotel was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up two times.
Innovation Hotel's latest score of 90 sits above the Naples average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna and beef were thawing in standing water in the kitchen. Water was turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the small ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored is soiled holster at the bar. Operator removed the holster for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee donned hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw tuna in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar nearest the front entrance. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken frozen then thawed not marked with the date when removed from the freezer.
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored with clean wiping cloths in dry storage. The operator properly stored the jacket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored with clean equipment in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the crushed ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the server station. The operator properly stored the coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the available license expired 12/1/2024.
50-09-4
55
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
78
May 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partially cooked chicken stored above ready to eat sandwiches in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the sandwiches. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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 raw tuna packaged on site using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan in the reach in cooler at the sushi station behind the bar. The operator discarded the tuna. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed partially cooked chicken in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line.
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the ice machines blocked by an ice bucket. The operator properly stored the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machines.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for parmesan cheese in the salad station reach in cooler. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on the cook line. The operator properly stored the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored near clean dishware and on food prep tables in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bus tubs containing chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
37
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 establishment conducting vacuum sealing of fish and cooked products with no HACCP plan. Educated operator on needs and operator stated finishing up what is needed before submitting. **Warning**
03G-50-1
78
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Innovation Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Innovation Hotel on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Innovation Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Innovation Hotel.
How does Innovation Hotel compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Innovation Hotel most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Innovation Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Innovation Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Innovation Hotel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Innovation Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Innovation Hotel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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