Patinella's Chicken Grill
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Patinella's Chicken Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Patinella's Chicken Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pita bread cases stored on freezer floor
08B-38-4
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of beans. Operator removed beans from storage area.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris
22-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of beans. Operator removed beans from storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed precooked beans date marked 01/18/25. Stop Sale. Educated operator on importance of no more than 7 days. Operator discarded beans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed precooked beans dated 0/18/25. See stop sale. Operator discarded beans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance inside cabinet around drain underneath self serve soda machine.
23-03-4
70
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready to eat food found in walk in cooler, tabbouleh, with 9/4 prep date. Operator voluntarily discarded item in trash. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from open contained, no lid, in food prep area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 2 employees handling food wearing watches. Employees removed items
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Found in walk in freezer. Operator notified. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023. License paid before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items date marked with only day dots. Operator added dates to dots to properly date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for employees hired over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
70
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at three compartment sink testing at 500ppm. Operator drained and drew new sanitizer to now 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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 written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt shaker in back not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
74
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed herbs stored in non food grade bag. Educated operator and operator removed herbs from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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 plan for the clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with plan.
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 employee health agreements. Provided operator with health agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed wash and sanitizer solution not clean. Both mixtures contained food particles. Operator drained, cleaned and drew new solution. **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
55
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patinella's Chicken Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patinella's Chicken Grill on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patinella's Chicken Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Patinella's Chicken Grill.
How does Patinella's Chicken Grill compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Patinella's Chicken Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Patinella's Chicken Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Patinella's Chicken Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Patinella's Chicken Grill 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 Patinella's Chicken Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patinella's Chicken Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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