Zeppe's Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
90
Score
Zeppe's Tavern has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Naples restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. This is a repeat violation from 7-31-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Located in reach-in cooler on front line, raw chicken stored over deli meat. Operator advised to place items in correct order. Placed items in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket containing sanitizer stored in floor of cook line. Operator advised to place in proper location.
41-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dish detergent in rinse basin. Advised operator to clear sinks and set up in proper order.
16-13-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Found in reach in cooler, cloth used as barrier on bottom shelf, with food on top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl used for scooping diced boiled eggs, stored in food product. Operator advised to remove and removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
55
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee placed on gloves after handling dirty utensils, no hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling cut lettuce/salad for service, placed on plate with bare hands. Notified operator.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator notified and placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks found on prep tables and above prep station in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line handling food, wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen/prep area handling food, not wearing hair restraint. Operator notified and placed on appropriate hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ketchup in ready to serve cups, not covered, next to hand wash sink, not protected and exposed to splash. Operator notified and moved items to protected location **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Employee using sanitizer bucket with sanitizer to store in use utensils. Operator notified and placed utensils in dish area for proper cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
10-18-5
50
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in from outside and begin working without washing hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle on bar and ice machine soiled with a slime/mold like substance. Operator cleaned ice machine and in process of cleaning soda nozzles.. Repeat 9/8/2023. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled with common name. Operator provided label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans on back storage shelf. Repeat 9/8/2023 **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
58
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed written no consumer advisory for undercooked burgers and steak. Operator printed and posted advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off fryer front area. Operator moved tongs for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on floor. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator provided double bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zeppe's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zeppe's Tavern on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zeppe's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zeppe's Tavern.
How does Zeppe's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Zeppe's Tavern most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Zeppe's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zeppe's Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zeppe's Tavern 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 Zeppe's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zeppe's Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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