Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

LEONARDO'S PIZZERIA

31808 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
3 Intermediate
May 13, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 24573001

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting board soiled with debris.

03F-10-5

Detail 24573005

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator time as public health control form

53B-14-5

Detail 24573003

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lachlan

36-37-5

Detail 24573004

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles acoustic tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable.

36-36-4

Detail 24572999

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen

50-09-4

Detail 24573000

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying expired license.

14-09-4

Detail 24572997

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on cook line

12B-01-4

Detail 24573006

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating food by prep table in kitchen

08B-49-4

Detail 24573008

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cupcakes and food stored over restaurant food in walk in cooler

13-07-4

Detail 24573009

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24572998

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salami stored on floor of walk in

36-24-5

Detail 24573010

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand sink by front counter.

10-20-4

Detail 24573007

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24573002

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

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 24449612

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of stove Can opener blade

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23593616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler cooler closest to front counter: cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding). Operator relocated.

10-20-4

Detail 23593617

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23593615

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

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23373414

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fresh eggs stored above cheese. Cook moved the eggs to gain compliance Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 23373412

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza, no time mark. Cook was able to determine the time that the pizza was placed on time as a public health control and time stamped accordingly.

02C-04-5

Detail 23373415

Intermediate - 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. Cooked pasta in freezer does not have the cook and freeze date.

14-74-7

Detail 23373413

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Both prep tables on cook line are out of order. Food is in the walk in cooler Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 23373416

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 23373417

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes hanging over bottom shelf and onto the floor, fryer oil stored on floor in rear prep room. Operator moved the foods to be a minimum of 6" off the floor.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 12

12A-18-4

Detail 22818381

High Priority - Observed: Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on clothes. Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

Detail 22818372

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

01B-02-5

Detail 22818347

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potato salad 50F cold hold. Ham 49F cold hold, cheese 57F cold hold Repeat Violation Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 22818361

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 50F cold hold. Ham 49F cold hold, cheese 57F cold hold Priority: High Priority

03F-02-5

Detail 22818362

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority

02C-03-5

Detail 22818358

Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat in walk in cooler, open container of ricotta cheese. Priority: Intermediate

53B-15-4

Detail 22818406

Intermediate - Observed: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not know the minimum cold hold temperature, did not know that he could not wash hands in 3 compartment sink, wiped hands on clothes. Priority: Intermediate

12A-03-4

Detail 22818380

Intermediate - Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink before engaging in food prep.. Priority: Intermediate

31B-02-4

Detail 22818404

Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep room. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

53B-13-5

Detail 22818405

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate

14-74-7

Detail 22818397

Basic - Observed: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ok line refrigerator not holding food at proper temperature resulting in a stop sale. Priority: Basic

29-20-5

Detail 22818398

Basic - Observed: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Behind front counter. Priority: Basic

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 22289834

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk dated 8-23-23 see stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 22289837

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Milk out of date

41-04-4

Detail 22289839

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Paint and pesticides stored in prep room. Operator moved chemicals to outside storage Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22289835

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustics tiles used in food prep and storage area.

40-06-5

Detail 22289838

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Watch stored above prep table. Operation moved watch. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22289836

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor, operator moved oil to gain compliance Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 21786642

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil stored over pizza make table, operator removed the advil from food prep area. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21786643

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over feta cheese and tomato sauce. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21786644

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored over single service portion cups. Operator moved spray bottle of chemical.

22-02-4

Detail 21786640

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line soiled

13-03-4

Detail 21786641

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

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 21524006

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Ricotta cheese, sliced ham. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21524004

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21524005

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on the floor of walk in cooler Beverages stored on the floor of walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 21316801

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Ricotta cheese, sliced ham. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21316800

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21316802

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21316799

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on the floor of walk in cooler Beverages stored on the floor of walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Time Extended

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21309974

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese 46F cold hold, ricotta cheese 50F cold hold, ham 45F cold hold. All items stored in the same prep table for less than 4 hours. Operator to add items to a second prep cooler until it can be determined if the unit is working properly Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21309973

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21309976

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. Ricotta cheese, sliced ham. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21309971

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21309972

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21309975

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on the floor of walk in cooler Beverages stored on the floor of walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

50-08-7

Detail 20993088

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20993087

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20993085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the cook time on the pizza and time stamped accordingly.

22-02-4

Detail 20993086

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at pizza make table

31A-09-4

Detail 20993089

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20993090

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in prep room Corrected On-Site