The Crust Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, The Crust Pizza has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so The Crust Pizza trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator changed sanitizer bucket. Second test Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle dishwasher area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On front line, observed several missing floor tiles.
36-17-5
70
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce 131f hot holding for one hour per operator. Operator turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar Hand washing sink observed no soap or paper towels. Operator replenished soap and paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee beverage in bar ice bin. Operator removed beverage and discarded affected ice. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On front line, observed several missing floor tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door is not self closing
35B-03-4
64
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler nearest the walk in freezer. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator placed a cover on the reach in cooler and will monitor temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
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 - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a rack above single-service drink lids. The operator properly stored the beverage.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between a food preparation table and the Bain Marie. The operator moved the knives to the dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the surface surrounding the soda nozzles soiled with a green mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no lighting in the walk in cooler.
38-04-4
55
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans and containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Observed wet nesting still taking place. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 cans pineapple tidbits dented on seams to severely on sides. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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 dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Operator had already called technician. Instructed to set up three compartment sink to properly sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not change gloves or wash hands upon returning after leaving cook line and back prep area to complete other tasks. Educated employees and operator on proper hand washing, employees washed hands before continuing to work. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bib at mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks in bar area. Operator provided soap.. Repeat 12/12/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed large ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine.. Repeat 12/12/2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks above cook line and on prep tables. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans and containers. **Warning**
24-08-4
43
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 12-1-2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks in bar area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in bar area closest to front door. Operator fixed pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
70
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at multiple hand wash sinks. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
82
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 procedures vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in front of dish area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with a black/green mold-like substance. Repeat 8/26/2022 **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags and coats on food storage rack in back dry storage area. Operator moved proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a freezer unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottle in walk in freezer. Operator removed bottle **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 dish Machine testing at 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitation. Dish machine fixed before end of inspection. Observed testing at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with towels stored in it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks in bar area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching sugar, salt and malt powder. Operator moved for proper cleaning and storage.. Repeat 3/31/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Crust Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Crust Pizza on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Crust Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Crust Pizza.
How does The Crust Pizza compare to other restaurants in Naples?
The Crust Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has The Crust Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Crust Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Crust Pizza 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 The Crust Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Crust Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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