Verdi's American Bistro
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Verdi's American Bistro has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited four times.
Among Marco Island restaurants, the typical score is 77; Verdi's American Bistro is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee training for Teresa P, Anibel L. And Laila C. Are expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Employee training for Teresa P, Anibel L. And Laila C. Are expired and have not been renewed at the time of the callback inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 set up the triple sink to sanitize after washing in the machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee is eating a cupcake then put on gloves to portion meatballs without washing their hands. **Warning**
12A-05-4
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. Employee training for Teresa P, Anibel L. And Laila C. Are expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. An employee is eating a cupcake while portioning meatballs. **Warning**
12B-01-4
64
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler clam chowder date marked 12 days prior, tomato sauce marked 14 days prior, duck sauce marked 16 days prior. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler clam chowder date marked 12 days prior, tomato sauce marked 14 days prior, duck sauce marked 16 days prior.
01B-24-5
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. Employee training for Anibel Lopez and Theresa Paes are expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of debris on top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
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 in the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Neither the men's or women's restroom doors are self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The right hand door gasket on the reach in freezer by the dishwasher is damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in standing 119F water. The pan is o the grill but off the heat.
10-07-4
52
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator changed out container of sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during the process of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken is stored on top of tomato sauce and over spinach. Operator moved the chicken to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. There are multiple food containers with old labels. Operator removed the labels and re-washed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.chicken is thawing in standing water in the triple sink.
06-01-5
58
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 the sanitizer bucket, chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl in a container of bread crumbs. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On a shelf in dry storage not segregated from un damaged cans there is two five pound cans of hoisin sauce with a dented rim.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator filled the triple sink, chlorine sanitizer
22-41-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage not segregated from un damaged cans there is two five pound cans of hoisin sauce with a dented rim. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Verdi's American Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Verdi's American Bistro on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Verdi's American Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Verdi's American Bistro.
How does Verdi's American Bistro compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Verdi's American Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Marco Island average of 77.
Has Verdi's American Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Verdi's American Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Verdi's American Bistro 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 Verdi's American Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Verdi's American Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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