LEONE ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALITY LLC
916 SE 14TH AVE, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239-458-0013
Last inspected May 13, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket to strong on cook line. The operator added water to correct the strength. See sanitizer buckets results.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. The owner had dead roach removed area cleaned and sanitized under 3 compartment sink.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on walk-in cooler door.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (116F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook discarded the meatball.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Owner. The owner posted on wall during i.
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. Form was filled out during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms doors was not tight fitting and self closing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn and bottom of stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen door is off.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Feb 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes in hand washing sink in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner will assure all personnel read,sign and maintain in files.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. The owner removed dead roaches and sanitizing area where dead roaches was found.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ac in ceiling leaking water. The owner has a work order for ac line to be re-done.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.