Pazzo

853 5 Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pazzo has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Pazzo trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with table near dishmachine.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to wash cocktail shakers.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table near cook line. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink.
42-01-4
61
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 sauces made frozen and pulled out to cooler to thaw not marked with new date. Educated operator on proper date marking. Operator provided proper dates for items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags not date marked with date last sold.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared tuna not marked with consumer advisory. Operator marked items for consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone, wallet and keys. Operator moved items for proper storage. Repeat 6/3/2025. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
70
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler at cook line; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up at bar. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - In reach-in cooler at cook line; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with multiple can foods at dry storage. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at prep area; raw tuna stored over sliced tomatoes. Operator removed raw tuna to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink near by dishmachine blocked with glass rack. Operator removed glass rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
50
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in cooler on the cook line raw fish is stored over assorted sauces and butter.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There us no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher or quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.there is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area.
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with a choking poster. Operator hung the choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There are employees preparing food while wearing watches and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are multiple employees with no gair restraint preparing food. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are broken floor tiles in the dish washing area.
36-17-5
55
Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pazzo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pazzo on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pazzo?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pazzo.

How does Pazzo compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Pazzo most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Pazzo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pazzo have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pazzo 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 Pazzo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pazzo is inspected around three times per year on average.