Leesburg, Lake County

RODELLO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

26736 US HWY 27 STE 101-102, Leesburg, FL 34748

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Feb 5, 2026
City
Leesburg
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

27-16-4

Detail 24351600

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At bar, operator turned on. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24351598

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Salt scoop.

12B-07-4

Detail 24351599

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24351595

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinet.

22-16-4

Detail 24351597

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from stove.

02D-01-5

Detail 24351596

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23981637

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Potato sausage soup.

08A-20-5

Detail 23981643

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef over raw fish. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23981644

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Potato sausage soup 57f. Held over 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 23981641

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sausage potato soup. Over 4 hours. -Veal 48f, Beef 46f, Chicken 47f, Fish 47f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer. Veal 41f, Beef 42f, Chicken 42f, Fish 40f. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 23981640

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Too deep.

31B-05-4

Detail 23981645

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -At bar. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23981639

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At bar.

14-05-4

Detail 23981638

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On cook line.

36-34-5

Detail 23981646

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vent in men's bathroom.

22-16-4

Detail 23981642

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler at bar.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23479175

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Dented can of artichoke hearts.

27-19-4

Detail 23479177

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -By kitchen entrance and dish machine. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 23479180

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23479181

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.

14-10-4

Detail 23479173

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Rubber scraper handles. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from oven.

21-04-4

Detail 23479179

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23479176

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stove top.

08B-39-4

Detail 23479172

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -Mushrooms. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23479178

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelves in walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 23479174

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22978260

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pasta 48f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager added ice. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22978261

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Red cutting board. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22978266

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -At bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22978263

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Rice scoop.

14-05-4

Detail 22978262

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Under prep table by dough mixer. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22978258

Basic - 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. -Grouper.

08B-12-5

Detail 22978265

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Onion rings in chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-06-4

Detail 22978259

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Large slice of wood under knife sharpener.

02D-01-5

Detail 22978264

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. Repeat Violation

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 16

53B-13-5

Detail 22568015

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 22568025

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Green spray bottle In chemical cabinet. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 22568023

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On cookline.

14-09-4

Detail 22568018

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.

14-10-4

Detail 22568013

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Spatula. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22568014

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door.

36-73-4

Detail 22568016

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cookline equipment.

10-17-4

Detail 22568011

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Stored between prep cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22568022

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

23-03-4

Detail 22568012

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler gasket.

16-46-4

Detail 22568020

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 22568021

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves.

42-03-5

Detail 22568024

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -Skillsaw not separate from gallon of mustard.

08B-12-5

Detail 22568019

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Mozzarella sticks in chest freezer. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22568017

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Onions over cheese.

02D-01-5

Detail 22568026

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22136824

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 52f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added more ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22136823

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 22136819

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22136818

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head.

22-20-5

Detail 22136826

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 22136827

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bread scoop. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22136822

Basic - 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.

35B-01-4

Detail 22136820

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door.

08B-12-5

Detail 22136821

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Meatballs in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22136825

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 21701767

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Meatloaf dated 12-31.

01B-24-5

Detail 21701770

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meatloaf dated 12-31.

03A-02-5

Detail 21701771

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 53f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added more ice. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 21701769

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk. Manager determined correct date. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21701768

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster at bar. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21701773

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21701766

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pepper scoop in prep area. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21701765

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board. Cook discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21701772

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored with utensils. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 21187991

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer over sugar. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21187989

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21187992

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch.

13-03-4

Detail 21187994

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21187990

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21187993

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-10-4

Detail 21187995

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

29-28-4

Detail 20823607

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter behind ice machine.

16-21-4

Detail 20823603

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

35B-01-4

Detail 20823605

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door.

10-20-4

Detail 20823606

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handsink.

22-08-4

Detail 20823601

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20823604

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in warewash area.

12B-13-4

Detail 20823602

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In ice cream freezer. Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 20584355

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Broccoli soup 53f.

01B-02-5

Detail 20584358

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Broccoli soup at 53f. Not properly cooled from previous night.

03A-02-5

Detail 20584351

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli soup 53f.

22-02-4

Detail 20584359

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head. -Can opener blade. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20584357

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By bar handsink. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20584354

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

08B-49-4

Detail 20584360

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored over ice cream. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20584353

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20584352

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under side prep table.

02D-01-5

Detail 20584356

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers.