Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food · Visit 1
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La Tavola
961 WINTERBERRY DR, MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145
Latest published DBPR result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1, 2026 · Routine - Food
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
No correction flags listed in the published notes.
Unofficial routine score: 79/100 · CBased on 4 routine inspections in the past 2 years.How this summary works →
Latest Published Visit
May 1, 2026
High priority2
Intermediate0
Basic1
Total findings3
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In the walk in cooler mashed potatoes (47F - Cooling). Per operator and date marking on container the mashed potatoes were from the previous day. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In the walk in cooler mashed potatoes (47F - Cooling). Per operator and date marking on container the mashed potatoes were from the previous day. See stop sale.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the back kitchen. Operator removed the wet wiping towel.
Earlier Visits
4 earlier visits on file
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October 2, 2025Routine - Food 3 findings
DBPR reported name: La Tavola
Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action
High priority2
Intermediate0
Basic1
Total3
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
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, lamb sauce marked with a production date 9 days prior. See stop sale.
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, lamb sauce marked with a production date 9 days prior.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is a ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Operator ran the ice scoop through the dishwasher and placed it into a pan on top of the ice machine.
Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
May 23, 2025Routine - Food 7 findings
DBPR reported name: La Tavola
Official resultAdministrative complaint recommended
High priority2
Intermediate2
Basic3
Total7
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the drawer cooler under the flat top grill raw ground beef and raw lamb chops are stored in the same pan. Operator moved the lamb to separate storage. On a rolling rack in the walk in cooler raw ground beef is stored above raw whole muscle beef and veal. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. An employee washed their hands while still wearing gloves. Spoke with employee about proper hand washing, employee did not remove gloves and properly wash their hands before handling clean pans.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam and mussel tags are not marked with the last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the prep area. Operator provided paper towels.
Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. There is a case of green tomatoes stored on the floor under the hand washing sink in the prep area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoop is stored on top of the ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a ice cream scoop in 78F water on a shelf next to the hand washing sink on the cook line.
November 25, 2024Routine - Food 1 finding
DBPR reported name: La Tavola
Official resultCall Back - Complied
High priority0
Intermediate0
Basic1
Total1
Summary findings are available below. Detailed inspector observations have not been downloaded yet.
1
Handwashing sinks and suppliesDBPR category 31
November 14, 2024Routine - Food 6 findings
DBPR reported name: La Tavola
Official resultWarning Issued
High priority4
Intermediate0
Basic2
Total6
Summary findings are available below. Detailed inspector observations have not been downloaded yet.
2
Food protection and cross-contaminationDBPR category 08
2
Handwashing and hygienic practicesDBPR category 12
1
Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitizedDBPR category 22
1
Handwashing sinks and suppliesDBPR category 31
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- DBPR license
- 2102863
- Format
- Seating
- Seats listed
- 172
- Inspection history
- 5 visits
About The Score
How this score works
Based on 4 routine inspections in the past 2 years. Each routine visit starts at 100, minus 8 points per high-priority finding, 3 per intermediate, and 1 per basic. We average visits at full weight through 180 days, half weight at 181–365 days, and quarter weight at 366–730 days. Follow-ups and other non-routine visits are shown separately, without score bonuses or extra penalties. This is our summary—not a Florida DBPR grade or a statement of current conditions. Full scoring methodology →
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