LEONE'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA

Name: LEONE'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA
Address: 1266 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE, FL, 34292, US
Rating: 64

1266 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE, FL 34292

License #6803882

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

64 Grade F / 100

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December 5, 2025 · 13 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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LEONE'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 5, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 10 critical, 10 major, 47 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the pizza station.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[24-18-4] Forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the expo line. The operator removed the forks for cleaning.
[10-01-5] 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.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the salad station. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
[31B-02-4] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[46-01-4] Marked rear dining room exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
[06-09-1] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[10-01-5] 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.
[33-16-4] Open shared dumpster lid.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the pizza station.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to 100ppm.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
[46-04-4] The rear dining room exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
[21-05-5] 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.
[06-09-1] 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.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[06-01-5] 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.
[14-31-5] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] 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.
[21-05-5] 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.
[06-09-1] 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.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bagged onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a gap between hood filters on the cook line.
[24-18-4] 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.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the salad station. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth.
[14-31-5] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[41-10-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] 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.
[21-05-5] 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.
[06-09-1] 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.
[10-17-4] 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.
[10-01-5] 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.
[08B-17-4] 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.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored near beverage bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
[01C-09-5] Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Observed mussel tags missing date of last served.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
[46-04-4] The rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. The operator unlocked the exit door.