Leonis Pizzeria
7460 San Carlos Blvd Ste D and E, Fort Myers, FL 33967 · Permanent Food Service · License 4604995
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 24 routine inspection4 high priority (fixed by the Jul 27 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-26
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No functioning conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
More time given
- First visitJul 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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)
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
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)
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: 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.
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.
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
At hand sink next to three compartment sink in prep kitchen.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic4
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No functioning conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Walk in cooler ambient thermometer not reading correctly.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: 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*
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Hot side faucet at cooks line hand sink does not function.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-05-2026
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.