BAR TULIA MERCATO
9118 STRADA PL #8150 · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34108
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed fish thawed and vacuum sealed in marinade. Operator discarded fish. **Warning**
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine only reaching 153F. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed fish thawed and vacuum sealed in marinade. Operator discarded fish. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (47F – Cold Holding); meat sauce (49F – Cold Holding) on cook line in flip top closest to wall. Operator put ice on product to cool quickly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with date last sold. **Warning**
03G-46-3Intermediate – Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved HACCP plan and process waiver from the Division. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed vacuum packaged frozen fish and raw beef more than 48 hours with no HACCP plan for location. Educated operator on proper need of HACCP plan, operator informed will most likely not vacuum seal any longer. **Warning**
Basic 1
10-20-4Basic – In-use ladle stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed ladle stored on handle of pasta strainer hanging outside of unit exposing ladle to contamination. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:53 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.