Leonardo's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Leonardo's Pizzeria has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Leonardo's Pizzeria's latest score of 90 sits above the Palm Harbor average of 73. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of stove Can opener blade
22-02-4
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potato salad 50F cold hold. Ham 49F cold hold, cheese 57F cold hold **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 50F cold hold. Ham 49F cold hold, cheese 57F cold hold Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
03F-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on clothes. Priority: High Priority
12A-18-4
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat in walk in cooler, open container of ricotta cheese. Priority: Intermediate
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Observed: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not know the minimum cold hold temperature, did not know that he could not wash hands in 3 compartment sink, wiped hands on clothes. Priority: Intermediate
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink before engaging in food prep.. Priority: Intermediate
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep room. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
53B-13-5
Basic - Observed: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Behind front counter. Priority: Basic
29-20-5
Basic - Observed: 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. Ok line refrigerator not holding food at proper temperature resulting in a stop sale. Priority: Basic
14-74-7
26
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Milk out of date
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk dated 8-23-23 see stop sale.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint and pesticides stored in prep room. Operator moved chemicals to outside storage **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Watch stored above prep table. Operation moved watch. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor, operator moved oil to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustics tiles used in food prep and storage area.
36-37-5
58
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored over single service portion cups. Operator moved spray bottle of chemical.
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil stored over pizza make table, operator removed the advil from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over feta cheese and tomato sauce. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
55
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ricotta cheese, sliced ham. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on the floor of walk in cooler Beverages stored on the floor of walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leonardo's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leonardo's Pizzeria on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leonardo's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Leonardo's Pizzeria.
How does Leonardo's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Leonardo's Pizzeria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 73.
Has Leonardo's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Leonardo's Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Leonardo's Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Leonardo's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leonardo's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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