Osteria Celli
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Osteria Celli, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Osteria Celli's latest score of 67 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cloth inside handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's restroom. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
67
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen meat stored over lasagna. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Observed frozen lasagna not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked sauces in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
14-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw sausage stored over ready to eat roast. Operator switched containers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
64
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked lasagna and precooked foods not date marked in walk-in cooler. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed box of bandages stored on top of ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Operator discarded container. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
70
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese in walk-in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed eggs in proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
50
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping carrots with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Osteria Celli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Osteria Celli on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Osteria Celli?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Osteria Celli.
How does Osteria Celli compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Osteria Celli most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Osteria Celli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osteria Celli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Osteria Celli 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 Osteria Celli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Osteria Celli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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