Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Venice restaurant, which scores around 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked lasagna prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator properly date marked the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage on a food preparation surface at the pizza station. The beverage was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the expo line. The operator removed the forks for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for croutons not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop from the croutons. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the salad station. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the pizza station.
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
47
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored on top of containers in the upper portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken had been held for less than 1 hour. The operator placed the chicken in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic strainer stored inside of the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the strainer from the handwashing sink behind sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knife sharpener stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator removed the knife sharpener for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed power cords near cutting board soiled with an accumulation of dust of the cook line. The operator cleaned the power cords. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed a cut unwashed raw onion in the top portion of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the onion. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
55
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots in the single door reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna and salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna and salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed containers of cut lettuce and sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open shared dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the pizza station.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (73F - Cold Holding) on a counter at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags in direct contact with bread stored in the reach in freezer. The operator properly stored the bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (73F - Cold Holding) on a counter at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a cloth napkin used as a food liner for cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator removed the cloth napkin. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator discarded the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on a food preparation surface at the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature at the end of the cook line. The operator placed the salmon in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed focaccia bread stored in a non-food grade bag in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator properly stored the focaccia. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. Observed raw veal stored over cooked eggplant in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored all of the above raw food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging next to liquor bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic colander in the mop sink behind the bar. The operator removed the colander from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handle used as scoops for cheese, croutons, and pasta at the salad station reach in cooler. The operator removed the portion cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used as a cover for fresh basil. The operator removed the wiping cloth from the basil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored on food preparation areas in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a gap between hood filters on the cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons on the expo line stored with the food contact surface up. The operator placed the spoons in the dish area for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the salad station. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw veal stored over raw calamari in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored near beverage bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Observed mussel tags missing date of last served.
01C-09-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for shredded cheese in the salad station reach in cooler. The operator discarded the ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed linen cloth used to cover cut lettuce in the salad station reach in cooler. The operator removed the linen cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment between an ice bin and bottle rack behind the bar. The operator removed the knife for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat vegetables in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the ready to eat vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over prepared vegetables in reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Observed empowerment move chicken for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of artichokes on can rack. Observed operator remove and voluntarily dispose of can. Repeat 12-12-22 and 1-10-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef in reach-in cooler at end of cooks line. Observed employee move chicken for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed filet of beef offered on menu served undercooked not identified by consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed operator remove and voluntarily dispose of can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make table at cooks line. Observed employee more beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Observed employee move tong **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat 12-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Waitstaff Reach-in cooler by soda machine had shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 12-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 12-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roach on glue trap behind reach-in cooler by Salad station. Observed operator remove and dispose of glue tray and dead roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
30
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented #10 can of chili sauce and three rusted #10 cans of chili sauce on storage rack in back of kitchen. Operator discarded the cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish removed from original packaging stored over bagged vegetables in reach in freezer. Operator properly stored the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer solution at dishwasher not dispensing. Operator set up three compartment sink until dishwasher could be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-59-1
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed bottom left corner of dumpster rusted out.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag cooler in bottle cooler in bar area. Operator removed the employee item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both lids open at the dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverages in cooler at the wait station. Operator removed the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted at the pizza station. Operator was able to replace shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria.
How does Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 78.
Has Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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