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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician and primed sanitizer. Note: establishment will use working dish machine in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen ravioli.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease on can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray and food container stored in hand wash sink. Educated operator on hand wash only. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
02C-04-5Intermediate – 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 sauces in reach in freezer not date marked.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked pastas, sauces, and meats not date marked in walk in cooler.
Basic 5
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of outdoor ice machine between uses.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated operator on not storing utensils in standing water. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back food prep area.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:47 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.