LEONIS PIZZERIA
4131 BONITA BEACH RD, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 239-947-4900
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.
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 for Operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025004083 | Dec 4, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $160 |
| 7--2018016757 | Mar 1, 2018 | Apr 12, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of peppers dented. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed black bus pans used for food storage.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Operator discarded broken eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blue bucket stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed blue bucket.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Educated operator on having paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front service area. Operator labeled bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust near back kitchen exit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed beverage.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen chicken stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing foods off of floor. Operator placed box on shelving.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler in hallway leading to dining room.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall in back dish area.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat carrots. Operator moved to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding);; Mozzerella cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (52F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding);; Mozzerella cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (52F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by kegs.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of beef on ground in walk in cooler. Boxes of chicken on ground in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall in back dish area.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Operator replaced supply bucket with fresh solution, primed machine and retested to proper ppm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the tall cooler in the hallway, raw shell eggs were stored directly above cooked meatballs. Employee moved eggs to below ready-to-eat food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the exterior of the building.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet with a hose attached. A vacuum breaker/backflow device has been added above the brass splitter. Educated Operator that when a splitter is added a backflow device must be present on both of the splitter outlets.
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. Provided new English and Spanish versions of the Reporting Agreement to Operator, who began having employees sign the Agreement.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the dish area and in the hallway between the cook line and the pasta prep room.
Dish room shelves holding clean bus tub have rust that has pitted the surface.
Hole in or other damage to walls and cove base in the back room.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Flatware, stored clean in a blue caddy in the dish room, were stored with the food-contact surface facing up. Educated Operator why clean silverware should be stored with the handles facing up.
Dec 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One cashier, 2 servers and three back of house food handlers present with no Certified Food Manager present.
Equipment in poor repair: Torn gasket observed on the salad prep reach-in cooler door. Rusted shelving in contact with lip edge of glasses in the Pepsi reach-in cooler next to the bar.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting directly on top of ice machine.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris: can opener blade
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two servers, one cook and one cashier working with no Certified Food Manager present on the premises.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelving holding glasses in the side Pepsi reach-in cooler are pitted and rusty, in contact with lip-edge of clean glasses.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. Supply bucket was empty. Employee replaced with a full bucket. Machine was primed and re-ran and concentration of 100 ppm was achieved. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by the driver station was blocked by kegs and trays of dough. Repeat from 12-18-23.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Hose connected to "Y" connector on mop sink with no backflow device attached. Repeat fro: 12-18-23.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent between kitchen and prep area was soiled with heavy dust build-up.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles observed in the dish area.
Hole in or other damage to wall in multiples areas, especially the dishwashing area. Repeat from 12-18-23
Open dumpster lid. Repeat from 12-18-23 and 6-1-23.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Clean wares shelving in the dish area also heavily rusted. Repeat from 12-18-23.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at the dish machine setup.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Par cooked chicken wings in the basket at the fryer were 119F. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and provided forms to the Operator.
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 for Operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kegs were in front of the sink, blocking access. Employee moved kegs.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Hose connected to mop sink faucet with a "Y" fitting with no vacuum breaker or backflow device attached.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cell phone and partially-eaten pastry at the same prep area. Discussed finding a designated place for these items.
Hole in or other damage to wall in multiple areas, especially behind the dish machine.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bucket was sitting on the pavement next to the outdoor ice machine
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop was stored unprotected on top of the outdoor ice machine
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed for Operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of the dispensing area and around soda heads had heavy build-up of encrusted debris.
Open dumpster lid. Repeat from 6-1-23.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves and back of the house shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.