Napoli on the Bay
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
61
Score
Napoli on the Bay has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Napoli on the Bay trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the steam table observed, tomato sauce (131F - Hot Holding). Operator turned heat higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front pizza counter observed, cheese pizza (78F - Hot Holding); pepperoni pizza (77F - Hot Holding). Operator stated foods came from the oven 20 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed with operator time as a public health control. Operator has copy of form.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At the reach in freezer, observed containers of cooked pasta cooked done onsite per operator. Operator stated pasta was cooked and frozen day of on Thursday 3/26/26.
02C-04-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the walk in cooler. Two shelves are lined with cardboard material.
14-05-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues and mold like substance.
22-16-4
61
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the back of the house. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sink by the compartment sink. No sign at handwashing sink in the restroom, which is used by food handlers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
67
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza slices held at room temperature at the front counter. Owner, via telephone, stated he has a Time as a Public Health Control procedure but does not know where it is in the restaurant. pizza slices (80F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can of Carbon-off toxic cleaner was stored adjacent to single use items stored on the clean dish shelving. Employees moved chemical away from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black and pink mold-like substance observed at the soda tower ice chute. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by the compartment sink contained two stainless steel scrubbies. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner stated by telephone he does not know where these records are kept. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. Owner stated by telephone he does not know where these records are kept. **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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sink by the compartment sink. No sign at handwashing sink in the restroom, which is used by food handlers. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Rear exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal opened water bottle was stored with clean dishes on the clean drainboard at the compartment sink. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal container of beans and rice stored in the walk-in cooler commingled with food for sale to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Back of house has black ceilings and limited lighting. Needed flashlight to see prep surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-11-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the back of the house. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dipper wells contain scoops and heat switch not on. Water temperature was 76F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
25
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
38-11-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floors are not smooth and easily cleanable
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream utensils in standing water at front counter. Operator changed utensils and added new water, and turned on heat switch. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
82
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At triple sink area
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep areas of kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Cardboard used on shelves in kitchen and walk in cooler not replaced when heavily soiled.
36-06-4
74
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna (50F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator removed lasagna to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 procedures . Emailed form and printed out. Operator posted form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
16-37-1
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 sign form for health reporting. Operator printed out copies. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 plans. Emailed form to operator and printed. Operator filled out form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach-in cooler in prep line and reach in cooler under togo utensils rack.
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in cheese container in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between equipment reach in cooler and prep table.Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in hand washing sink by prep line. Emailed and printed out form . Operator display sign over hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
47
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink next to the butcher block prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Napoli on the Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Napoli on the Bay on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Napoli on the Bay?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Napoli on the Bay.
How does Napoli on the Bay compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Napoli on the Bay most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Napoli on the Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Napoli on the Bay have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Napoli on the Bay 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 Napoli on the Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Napoli on the Bay is inspected around two times per year on average.
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