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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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 bar 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Note: operator will use working dishmachine in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handwash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on handwash sink only. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 pastas, mashed potatoes, and sauces not date marked in walk. In cooler.
Basic 6
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook assistant. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back kitchen exit door.
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on trash container. Operator removed, washed, rinsed, and sanitized tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped water and removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on importance of having handwash sign. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.