L'appetito Pizza & Deli
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at L'appetito Pizza & Deli stretching back to 2023. L'appetito Pizza & Deli was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Unsealed concrete floor in dishwash area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
86
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Provided form for operator to make copies **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training.
53B-01-5
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna made onsite with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwasher area, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and calamari thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
64
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken and raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked pasta. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw food in bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in Men's restroom. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloth.
31A-11-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in dishwash area. Educated operator on resealing concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in front service handwash sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having closed receptacle for women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
61
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl of raw chicken stored over precooked pasta. Operator removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of gray/pink-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at soda machine. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen near upright reach in coolers.
08B-47-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in dishwash area. Educated operator on resealing concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
70
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with dried encrusted food debris on can opener blade.
22-02-4
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. Educated operator on completing forms. Operator completed forms. Repeat violation 02/27/24. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in dishwash area. Repeat violation 02/27/24. Educated operator on resealing concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar bins.
02D-01-5
70
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There us no proof of food safety training for the server who also prepares salads. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There us no proof of food safety training for the server who also prepares salads. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. There is unsealed concrete in the dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator informed the inspector that a technician will be on site between 2 and 3pm. There is no triple sink on premises to perform manual dish washing. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack, not segregated from undamaged cans there are three severely damaged 6 pound 11 ounce cans of pizza sauce. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the double door reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen raw calamari is stored over cooked pasta, pooled raw eggs are stored on top of tomato sauce. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There us no proof of food safety training for the server who also prepares salads. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. There is unsealed concrete in the dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On the shelf next to the dishwasher there is fish and veal thawing in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack, not segregated from undamaged cans there are three severely damaged 6 pound 11 ounce cans of pizza sauce. See stop sale. **Warning**
08B-20-4
45
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and fish in reach in cooler over cooked pasta and cooked sauces.
08A-05-6
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 plan for clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of chemical not labeled with common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup with no handle used to dispense flour. Removed from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards and pizza pan stored in mop sink to dry. Educated operator on proper storage, operator to reclean and store properly.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour, sugar and other containers containing food stored on floor. Repeat 4/1/2022. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor under and around dish machine. Repeat 8/2/2021, 4/1/2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was L'appetito Pizza & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at L'appetito Pizza & Deli on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at L'appetito Pizza & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in dishwash area” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at L'appetito Pizza & Deli.
How does L'appetito Pizza & Deli compare to other restaurants in Naples?
L'appetito Pizza & Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has L'appetito Pizza & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at L'appetito Pizza & Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at L'appetito Pizza & Deli 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 L'appetito Pizza & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, L'appetito Pizza & Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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