LEONIS PIZZERIA
7460 SAN CARLOS BLVD STE D AND E, Fort Myers FL 33967 · 239-415-9000
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (64 F - Cold Holding) in three compartment sink. Per operator, food was just thawed. Operator moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024062251 | Sep 9, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-05-2026
No functioning conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer not reading correctly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot side faucet at cooks line hand sink does not function.
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade lubricant in use on food-contact surfaces. Motor oil used to lubricate large Hobart mixer. Do not use mixer until motor oil is removed from mixer and cleaned and proper food grade lubricants are used.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk in cooler: sour cream (53 F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (52 F - Cold Holding); mozzarella blocks (53 F - Cold Holding); half and half (53 F - Cold Holding); whole butter milk (53 F - Cold Holding); whole milk ricotta (52 F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53 F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (53 F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (54 F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (53 F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (54 F - Cold Holding); whole block mozzarella (53 F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk in cooler: sour cream (53 F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (52 F - Cold Holding); mozzarella blocks (53 F - Cold Holding); half and half (53 F - Cold Holding); whole butter milk (53 F - Cold Holding); whole milk ricotta (52 F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53 F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (53 F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (54 F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (53 F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (54 F - Cold Holding); whole block mozzarella (53 F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quart of motor oil stored with clean pots above three compartment sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to three compartment sink in prep kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not functioning properly all foods at 53* and air temperature reading at fans 53*
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-05-2026
No functioning conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer not reading correctly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot side faucet at cooks line hand sink does not function.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared lasagna, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked in reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-16-2025
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Prepared meatballs thawing at room temperature at three compartment sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat cooked sausages in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at either hand washing sink in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of cooks line. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-24-2025
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground outside at waste oil receptacle. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-24-2025
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris un the back side of the meat slicer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-09-2024
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in salt container. Operator removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food (jellies) stored on shelf of walk in cooler with food to be served to guests. Operator removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of cooks line. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-09-2024
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. At outside grease container. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-09-2024
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy build up of ice in walk in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooks line. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign in public restroom is no longer legible.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above cooks line.
Sep 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (75 F - Cold Holding) per operator pizza had been taken out of the walk in cooler 45 minutes prior when food delivery was taking place. Operator moved pizza to walk in cooler to cool.. This is a repeat violation from inspection dated 04-10-2024. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocal concerning this violation was reinforced with the operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. O paper towels at either hand washing sinks. Operator refilled dispensers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked. Repeat from previous inspection dated 04-10-2204
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above cooks line hand sink
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of cooks line.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat from inspection dated 04-10-2024
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (64 F - Cold Holding) in three compartment sink. Per operator, food was just thawed. Operator moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored in slicer. Operator moved to proper storage.. Repeat from 07-11-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked with pizza pans and rolling cart. Operator removed.. Repeat from 07-11-2023 As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, per operator prepared 24 hours prior no date marked
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in walk in cooler not separated from food served to the public
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and wallet stored on prep table with slicer. Operator removed all,personal items
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around recycling container. Repeat from 07-11-2023
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle,of water in walk in cooler. Operator removed.. Repeat from 07-11-2023
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 keys on top of cooler at pizza make table. Operator moved personal items. Repeat from 02-02-2023
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Repeat from 02-02-2023
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Grease on ground outside of recycling bin outside rear door. Repeat from 02-02-2023
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled spray bottle on wire shelf above Pizza make table. Operator removed spray bottle
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink had spatula and scrub brush inside. Operator removed items from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink between large floor mixer and three compartment sink Operator stocked paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of food handler training for employees working for over 60 days.
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Provided operator with DBPR Employee Health Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Repeat from 02-02-2023
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink between large floor mixer and three compartment sink
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna in reach in cooler on cooks line not date marked. Repeat from 02-022023
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on wire shelf above Pizza make table.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Operator opened shut off valve under hand sink. Repeat 02-02-2023
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled card board used to line shelf above make table on cooks line.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as liner in food container containing sliced cheeses and deli meats inside walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on wire shelf above Pizza make table. Operator removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on top of cooler at pizza make table. Operator moved personal items. Repeat from 02-02-2023
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Repeat from 02-02-2023
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor of walk in freezer.
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Grease on ground outside of recycling bin outside rear door. Repeat from 02-02-2023
Utensils in poor condition. Numerous pizza dough proofing covers cracked and chipped, in use inside walk in cooler. Repeat from 02-02-2023
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