El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples
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965 4th Ave N, Naples, FL 34102La Trova Restaurant & Lounge in Naples operates as a permanent food service establishment with 170 seats. Over 19 inspections dating from March 2022 to June 2025, the facility accumulated 89 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection—slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency closed.
The inspection record shows a pattern of recurring violations in employee health policy, chemical storage, and approved food sources. Between May and August 2023, the facility was cited multiple times for employee health policy violations and improper chemical storage. A complaint-based inspection on August 23, 2023 resulted in 13 violations and a Warning Issued disposition, documenting high-priority violations in employee health policy, toxic substance control, and chemical storage, alongside intermediate and basic violations in time as control, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surfaces. Between November 2022 and May 2022, similar violations in employee health policy, chemical storage, and approved food sources appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. A March 9, 2023 inspection recommended an administrative complaint after finding a high-priority violation.
The most recent inspection on June 3, 2025 was a routine food-licensing inspection with no violations cited, resulting in Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples: Comparison to Collier County Averages
El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples last inspected?
- El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples are: Shell stock requirements, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples had?
- El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples find?
- El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples was most recently inspected on May 12, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 7 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples ever been shut down?
- No, El Trovador Steakhouse & Lounge in Naples has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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