Nunzio's Taste of Italy
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Nunzio's Taste of Italy has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Nunzio's Taste of Italy on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked green lentils (84F - Hot Holding). Per operator cooked green lentils stored on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating green lentils. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near pizza oven; raw chicken stored over butter. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **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 has four hours time marked on slice pizza without written procedures. Provided operator time as a public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on steamer. Operator started reheating water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
43
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At the bar seating area ready to eat pizzas were displayed with no protection or cover. Operator placed foods in a protected area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw chicken was placed over ready to eat beef sauces and sausage. In the reach in cooler next to steam table raw chicken was placed over cooked chicken wings. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding). Operator rearranged stated food was prepared the day before, provided operator with DBPR suggested proper cooling procedures.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding). Operator rearranged stated food was prepared the day before, provided operator with DBPR suggested proper cooling procedures.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the main kitchen area by the door entrance a couple boxes were blocking the handwashing sink. Operator removed boxes from the front of the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ a total of 4 food handler employees the CFM not present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
45
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee place Giardiniera on top of two salads with bare hands. No manager was present so Inspector educated employee about bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food and salads were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler, raw steaks were stored commingled with bags of parmesan cheese and containers of raw chicken were stored on top of containers of lasagna. Employees moved raw product to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee place Giardiniera on top of two salads with bare hands. No manager was present so Inspector educated employee about bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food and salads were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, oil jugs were stored under the handwashing sink and various bottled sauces were stored on the floor at the back of house oven. A pan of cooked wings was stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil pans were stored uninverted on top of the back oven next to the soda machine. Employee flipped pans for protection from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Operator called service technician, and set up triple sink for sanitizing Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-39-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of pineapple tidbits. In storage area, observed two dented cans of artichoke hearts. Operator moved items from storage to receive credit from vendor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed two dented cans of pineapple tidbits. In storage area, observed two dented cans of artichoke hearts. Operator moved items from storage to receive credit from vendor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-20-4
70
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, In kitchen storage area. 22 qt. Container is stained from tomato sauce.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, Microwave oven has accumulated debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In kitchen under oven, unsealed wood being used as a shelf.
14-47-4
Basic - Inside kitchen, Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. 3-30-23. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and ladies room not complete self closing
32-04-4
70
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three containers meat sauce, and two containers cooked peppers in outside refrigerator dated 3-18-23. After discussion operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno being stored on a shelf in prep area of kitchen near hand sink. Operator moved sterno to chemical storage area **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Three containers meat sauce, and two containers cooked peppers in outside refrigerator dated 3-18-23. After discussion operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk-in cooler, marinara sauce has a food storage pan used as a scoop. Scoop must have handle held out of product
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In prep area of kitchen, microwave interior dirty
22-08-4
58
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Bare hand contact with cheese being grated. After discussion employee, washed hands and put on gloves to continue grating cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in ladies restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of plum tomatoes and dented can of artichokes, not segregated, per discussion operator moved items from the storage area **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints by three employees handling food, after discussion two put on hair restraints. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Working containers of flour stored on floor near convection oven
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above walk-in cooler open exposed to roof.
36-24-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil on prep table shelving in kitchen.
14-20-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nunzio's Taste of Italy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nunzio's Taste of Italy on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nunzio's Taste of Italy?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nunzio's Taste of Italy.
How does Nunzio's Taste of Italy compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Nunzio's Taste of Italy most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Nunzio's Taste of Italy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nunzio's Taste of Italy have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nunzio's Taste of Italy means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Nunzio's Taste of Italy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nunzio's Taste of Italy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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