LEONE ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALITY LLC
916 Southeast 14th Avenue
Cape Coral, Florida, 33990
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on walk-in cooler door.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn. Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms doors was not tight fitting and self closing.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn and bottom of stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen door is off.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes in hand washing sink in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom door.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in kitchen area. The owner removed dead roaches and sanitizing area where dead roaches was found. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ac in ceiling leaking water. The owner has a work order for ac line to be re-done. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).