Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice
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1266 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice has been inspected 22 times since 2016, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has accumulated 184 violations total, with high-priority violations appearing consistently across inspections. Handwashing violations were cited in 9 of the 22 inspections; shell stock requirements, proper cooking temperatures, and employee health reporting violations each appeared in 6 or more inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Two fire safety violations were documented in the past year: the rear dining room exit door was locked on January 16, 2025, and the rear dining room exit path was blocked on December 5, 2025; both were noted for reporting purposes only. The most recent inspection on December 5, 2025 was completed with no further action required, documenting 39 violations including improper employee health policy, shell stock handling, cooking temperatures, time as a control measure, consumer advisory failures, and toxic substance control issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice last inspected?
- Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice are: Proper cooking temps, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice had?
- Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice find?
- Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice was most recently inspected on December 5, 2025 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Venice has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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