LA FONTANELLA RISTORANTE
24600 TAMIAMI TRAIL S STE 204, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 239-498-6808
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken was stored above raw veal on the cook line. Chef rearranged to proper storage hierarchy.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout back of kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line.
Jun 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat butter sauce in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (51F - Cold Holding); crumbled blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) sausage (48F) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (51F - Cold Holding); crumbled blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) sausage (48F) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout back of kitchen.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at hand wash sink on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle submerged in sugar.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in rack by dish washer.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of chicken on floor in freezer. Operator moved to proper storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Operator moved to proper storage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle submerged in bread crumbs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease, food debris, or dirt on hood filters in kitchen above grill.
Stored food not covered. Osso Buco uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken was stored above raw veal on the cook line. Chef rearranged to proper storage hierarchy.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and Shrimp were being thawed in standing water. Water was turned on.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and personal drink stored with clean dishes in the dish area.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dishwash area. Operator placed onions off of floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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