Sophia's Ristorante
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
Sophia's Ristorante appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. 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 two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited three times.
Sophia's Ristorante's latest score of 90 sits above the Naples average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Operator unable to provide food handler training certificates. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed a box of raw chicken placed over unwashed produce. Unwashed produce included broccoli.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, observed buckets of house made red tomato sauce not covered or protected.
08B-12-5
74
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/1/25
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located on the cook line. Operator provided paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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 food borne illnesses. Employees began signing form at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located on the cook line. Operator provided soap at the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
58
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle stored on the pizza oven ledge containing purple toxic substance not labeled. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located by the dish machine.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks (2) used by food employees next to the large floor mixer and next to the mop sink
31B-04-4
82
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Tuna Carpaccio and Homemade Caesar Dressing made without pasteurized eggs with no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Per operator, new menus are almost complete and will be changed very soon **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals in spray bottles being stored over clean pots and pans. Operator moved products **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In storage area, observed two dented cans of artichoke hearts. Operator moved items from storage to receive credit from vendor. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Tuna Carpaccio and Homemade Caesar Dressing made without pasteurized eggs with no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies. **Warning**
02B-04-5
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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out. Employees began filing out forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area, plate being used to dispense breadcrumbs **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In storage area, observed two dented cans of artichoke hearts. Operator moved items from storage to receive credit from vendor. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler near pasta machines **Warning**
05-09-4
47
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 3-10-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.3-10-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Several cases of beer and wine being stored in the employee restroom 3-13-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
70
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
32
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1-2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed importance of date marking with operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near dishwasher area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
74
Jan 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sophia's Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sophia's Ristorante on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sophia's Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sophia's Ristorante.
How does Sophia's Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Sophia's Ristorante most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Sophia's Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sophia's Ristorante have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sophia's Ristorante 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 Sophia's Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sophia's Ristorante is inspected around four times per year on average.
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