Leonis Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Leonis Pizza 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Leonis Pizza is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician. This is a repeat violation from 7-15-25 **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
70
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Azael cuevas employed two years with no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time extended **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling has accumulated dust and debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle has grease around concrete pad **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On front line, observed torn foil covering a shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
78
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler observed raw pork sausage being stored over salsa. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Azael cuevas employed two years with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Provided forms for employees. Employees read, signed and dated forms. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling has accumulated dust and debris **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle has grease around concrete pad **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door is not self closing properly **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On front line, observed torn foil covering a shelf. **Warning**
14-20-4
50
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 49F cold hold, feta cheese 50F cold hold, sliced ham 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Note: operator states just had big order. Operator closed lids, double panned foods with ice, and moved foods to working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw sausage stored behind sliced mushrooms. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb underneath dishmachine.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen chopped chicken and frozen precooked meats not date marked in walk in freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
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. Observed chopped ham, mozzarella cheese,and cold cut turkey not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area underneath trash container in front of walk in freezer covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in back dry storage enclosure.
36-73-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed men's restroom toilet not flushing.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable warewashing area.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
36-27-5
41
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of chemical with no label. Operator provided label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in mens room.
27-16-4
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. Observed no written plan for clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted for storage. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm, no sanitizer chemical available for dish machine to replace. Operator set up manual sanitizer. Repeat 3/9/2022 **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored on table with slicer. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water only reaching 90F at hand wash sink on cook line.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in back prep area. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open on 6yd garbage dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one faucet at three compartment sink broken with no hot water. Hot water available at other faucet.
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water and later moved to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed outer storage shed interior not visibly clean.
36-50-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in walk in cooler and walk in freezer with water dripping from it.
29-11-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leonis Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leonis Pizza on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leonis Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Leonis Pizza.
How does Leonis Pizza compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Leonis Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Leonis Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Leonis Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Leonis Pizza 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 Leonis Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leonis Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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