La Fontanella Ristorante
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited La Fontanella Ristorante eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Bonita Springs restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of chicken on floor in freezer. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle submerged in bread crumbs.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease, food debris, or dirt on hood filters in kitchen above grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Osso Buco uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken was stored above raw veal on the cook line. Chef rearranged to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
95
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and personal drink stored with clean dishes in the dish area.
40-06-5
95
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dishwash area. Operator placed onions off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately ten tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies, not original certificates, of food handler training for all employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door left side hose Bibb missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 small flying insects in front of house drink service area, 6 small flying insects in dishwashing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer on pastry station, raw beef over ready-to-eat ice cream, no longer commercially packaged. Operator moved raw beef to separate freezer for proper food protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies, not original certificates, of food handler training for all employees. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately ten tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer , boxes meat stored under shelving. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
41
Dec 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fontanella Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fontanella Ristorante on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fontanella Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Fontanella Ristorante.
How does La Fontanella Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
La Fontanella Ristorante most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has La Fontanella Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fontanella Ristorante have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Fontanella Ristorante means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Fontanella Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fontanella Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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