LA FONTANELLA RISTORANTE
7050 WINKLER RD STE 112, FT MYERS 33919
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at prep area. Operator removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-09-1:Basic - In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw groupers bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at server station. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw veal stored over chopped lettuce. Operator removed raw veal to bottom shelf.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw groupers bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at prep area; cooked meatballs (116F - Hot Holding). Per operator placed on steamer for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating meatballs to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container at dishmachine area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. **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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler at cook line: raw veal stored over homemade sauces. Operator removed raw Eva to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket stored next to cooked meatballs. Operator removed sanitizing solution bucket to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).