Leonis Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Leonis Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Leonis Pizzeria trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer
16-33-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooks line hand sink.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared lasagna, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Prepared meatballs thawing at room temperature at three compartment sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-16-2025 **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat cooked sausages in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at either hand washing sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of cooks line. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-24-2025 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground outside at waste oil receptacle. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-24-2025 **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris un the back side of the meat slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-09-2024 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in salt container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food (jellies) stored on shelf of walk in cooler with food to be served to guests. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of cooks line. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-09-2024 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. At outside grease container. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-09-2024 **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy build up of ice in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooks line. Operator removed.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign in public restroom is no longer legible.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above cooks line.
25-06-4
55
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (75 F - Cold Holding) per operator pizza had been taken out of the walk in cooler 45 minutes prior when food delivery was taking place. Operator moved pizza to walk in cooler to cool. . This is a repeat violation from inspection dated 04-10-2024. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocal concerning this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. O paper towels at either hand washing sinks. Operator refilled dispensers. **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. Lasagna prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked. Repeat from previous inspection dated 04-10-2204 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above cooks line hand sink
41-17-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat from inspection dated 04-10-2024 **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
52
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on top of cooler at pizza make table. Operator moved personal items. Repeat from 02-02-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Repeat from 02-02-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: One employee preparing food without a hair restraint **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Grease on ground outside of recycling bin outside rear door. Repeat from 02-02-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Grease still present. **Time Extended**
28-24-4
86
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled spray bottle on wire shelf above Pizza make table. Operator removed spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Operator opened shut off valve under hand sink. Repeat 02-02-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink had spatula and scrub brush inside. Operator removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink between large floor mixer and three compartment sink Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof of food handler training for employees working for over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Provided operator with DBPR Employee Health Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Repeat from 02-02-2023 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink between large floor mixer and three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. Lasagna in reach in cooler on cooks line not date marked. Repeat from 02-022023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on wire shelf above Pizza make table. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled card board used to line shelf above make table on cooks line. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used as liner in food container containing sliced cheeses and deli meats inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on wire shelf above Pizza make table. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on top of cooler at pizza make table. Operator moved personal items. Repeat from 02-02-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Repeat from 02-02-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Grease on ground outside of recycling bin outside rear door. Repeat from 02-02-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
28-24-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Numerous pizza dough proofing covers cracked and chipped, in use inside walk in cooler. Repeat from 02-02-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-12-4
26
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employees manually ware washing but did not sanitize food contact items prior to air drying.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored in walk in cooler above raw eggs. Operator removed food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Provided operator written procedures DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator supplied paper towels **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. Provided operator employee reporting DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. Lasagna previously thawed and. To date marked.
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink has no running hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At walk in cooler entrance. Repeat from 07-05-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and backpack on prep table with slicer. Repeat from 07-05-2022 **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food without hair restraints Repeat from 07-05-2022 **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Grease in ground around recycling container in back of establishment
28-24-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed in three compartment sink in standing water. Chicken moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Numerous pizza proofing containers cracked and damaged.
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall and duct work by AC unit in kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink in back prep area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On back prep table.
21-09-4
29
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two number 10 cans of refried beans found in dry storage area that we dented in rims and deep denting in side wall.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back prep area next to three compartment sink blocked with food container.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On counter next to hand sink on cooks line.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Remoteness used as scoop inside salt bin. Operator removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease and dust on vents in back prep area as well as grease build up on vents near cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding at walk in cooler entrance. Repeat from 11-10-2021 **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table with slicer. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored on prep table across from three compartment sink. Operator removed phones. Repeat from 11-10-2021 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear exit door near back storage area. Repeat from 11-10-2021 **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on pizza dough proofing containers cracked and chipped. Repeat from 11-10-2021 **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Repeat from 11-10-2021 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored in cooks line not inverted. Repeat from 11-10-2021 **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of sauce stored on shelf next to fryers have no lids. Repeat from 11-10-2021 **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leonis Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leonis Pizzeria on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leonis Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Leonis Pizzeria.
How does Leonis Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Leonis Pizzeria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Leonis Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leonis Pizzeria have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Leonis Pizzeria 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 Leonis Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leonis Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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