Leone Italian Food Speciality
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Leone Italian Food Speciality, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited five times.
Leone Italian Food Speciality's latest score of 55 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
41-15-5
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.
53B-13-5
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on walk-in cooler door.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
55
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
52
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes in hand washing sink in kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
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.
12B-13-4
67
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom door.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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**
29-03-4
61
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in women's restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
58
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator wiping hands on apron then engaging in food preparation. Educated operator on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in mens restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
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.
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leone Italian Food Speciality last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leone Italian Food Speciality on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leone Italian Food Speciality?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Leone Italian Food Speciality.
How does Leone Italian Food Speciality compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Leone Italian Food Speciality most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Leone Italian Food Speciality's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leone Italian Food Speciality have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Leone Italian Food Speciality 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 Leone Italian Food Speciality inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leone Italian Food Speciality is inspected around two times per year on average.
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