Rotonda, Charlotte County

APULIA OSTERIA ITALIANA

8501 PLACIDA RD UNIT 15, Rotonda, FL 33946

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jan 15, 2026
City
Rotonda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 24307484

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking the prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the cart from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24307483

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at wait station. Operator inverted the spoons. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24307482

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop bucket on the floor at mop sink. Operator placed the wet mop to hang to allow airflow to dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24307485

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on flour container at prep area. Operator labeled the flour container. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 23992337

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23992335

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open dairy creamer not date marked at bar. Operator date marked the dairy creamer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23992336

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered on shelf at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with the lids. Corrected On-Site

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 23695701

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few tags not date marked. Operator date marked the tags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23695700

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.

23-24-4

Detail 23695699

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handles at Reach in Drawers. Operated cleaned and sanitized the handles. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23695698

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline with no hair restraints. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23452234

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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with full container of chlorine sanitizer. Observed 100ppm on test strip. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23452231

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink. Operator placed vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23452233

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 23452232

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 22796675

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink next to back entrance of building.

22-02-4

Detail 22796674

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun at entrance to bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22796673

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22507477

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-13-5

Detail 22507478

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw calamari over sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 22507479

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 22507484

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02C-03-5

Detail 22507481

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy creamer not date marked at Display Cooler Unit at prep area. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22507480

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cube at prep area handwash sink. Educated the operator.

02C-02-5

Detail 22507483

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked veal not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22507482

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Operator provided hair restraint to his employee. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21983688

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over ready to eat asparagus in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved raw steaks to bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21983689

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21983686

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

02A-01-4

Detail 21983690

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed Chef DBPR Form HR 5025-131 Oyster Consumer Advisory. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 21983691

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area gasket torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 21983687

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread on floor in walk-in freezer.

Sep 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.