LA FONTANELLA RISTORANTE
7050 WINKLER RD STE 112 · FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33919
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw veal stored over chopped lettuce. Operator removed raw veal to bottom shelf.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw groupers bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at prep area; cooked meatballs (116F – Hot Holding). Per operator placed on steamer for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating meatballs to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container at dishmachine area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 7
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at prep area. Operator removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw groupers bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at server station. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.