Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar

409 5 Ave S Ste #405D, Naples, FL 34102

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the bar: Cheese olives (55F - Cold Holding) Operator states they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand sink used to dump coffee grounds. Operator reviewed with their employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Multiple pesticide emitting strips behind sushi bar. Corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**

41-24-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line with no lid. Corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sushi chef no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strips in kitchen over clean dish aea.

35B-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line and in sushi station utensils in standing water. Corrected on site

10-07-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handle missing at hand washing sink in server station. Ope4ator fixed handle Corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**

29-08-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured ext to shelf near the ice maker.

51-11-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

24-18-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the sushi station. Operator placed the wet cloth inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Jun 16, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in sushi area wearing no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed chicken food container on walk in cooler floor.

08B-47-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils in kitchen grill with standing water at 80F. Operator removed utensils. In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in grill door handle. In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler in front of grill-line.

05-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on kitchen prep table counter. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in flour container. Operator removed and replaced new scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while handling food.

13-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar.

How does Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar 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 Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar 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 Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ottimo on 5th - Cucina & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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