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FRESCA ITALIAN KITCHEN

FRESCA ITALIAN KITCHEN located in CLEARWATER has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2570 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 34619
Bay Park Apartments
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912520

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open water bottle upon reach in cooler
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink (rinse and sanitizer )Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Manager set up triple sink correctly Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets in reach in freezer in back storage area
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Reviewed with manager and employee .
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( bread) in reach in cooler
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager- Giovanni not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - cutting boards soiled in cut areas of cutting board at cook line - soiled ice chute at self service station
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of sanitizer inside hand wash sinks in dish washing area . Container relocated . Reviewed with the manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.
  • 53B-01-5: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.
  • 11-26-1: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.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.- pizza slices , rice cakes (arancini ) , Stromboli , calzones
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna inside glass door cooler - made 3 days previously

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766034

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10765339

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to the dishmachine, underneath the hand wash sink. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High 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. Dishmachine was ran 4 times, 0ppm chlorine. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection 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/ Establishment is awaiting the repair of the dishmachine and damage to the wall next to the dishmachine. Operator stated they may remove dishmachine. If dishmachine is removed, operator is to make changes through plan review. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wall next to dishmachine is in disrepair. Cold holding unit and steam table next to Stivers not on plans. Cold holding unit next to pizza oven not on plans. Called plan review and changes have been made. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning