FRESCA VIDA
FRESCA VIDA has 6 health inspections on file for its CLEARWATER location, with an overall rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1757 Clearwater Largo Road North
Florida, 33756
Bayside Court
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905737
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage near prep area. Operator relocated to area away from prep table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Single serve plastic bottled drinks on floor near register. Provided education to operator on proper storage.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to smoothie station.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cookline.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning near dish storage next to triple sink
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler located in back storage area has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old appliances behind dumpster.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under 3 compartment sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket near mop sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near induction table on service line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (58F - Cold Holding)ambient cooling 2:30 retemped at 3:58 pm 36F. Operator placed in freezer and returned to front line. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200 ppm. Employee corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water purification system attached to hand wash sink.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees preparing food at time of inspection.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear liquid not labeled near dry storage food items.
Inspection Date: 4/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739896
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on top of prep table soiled with food debris.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three-compartment sink chlorine sanitizer exceeding 200ppm. Operator drained and refilled sanitizer sink. Rechecked reading 50pom. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739389
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage room - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780566
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage room
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table between press and microwave. Reviewed with person in charge . Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in double door cooler in storage room . Reviewed with person in charge
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front kitchen area Reviewed with person in charge Repeat Violation
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -8 rodent droppings on floor under ice machine in storage room used for storage of dry food that include spices , protein powder , bags of seeds and oats . Person in charge removed droppings with broom and cleaned area . **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trashcan in front of hand wash sink in front kitchen area . Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Trash can relocated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.- smoked salmon . Person in charge placed asterisks by smoked salmon food items and consumer advisory on the menu board Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473683
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager relocated employee drink Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( sauce) not covered in storage area . Operator covered food Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food( shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food( spreadable cheese) in cooler at front counter area . . Reviewed with manager food storage . Manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - milk at 53 F , mozzarella cheese 51 F in cooler in front kitchen under 1 hour . Manager placed in freezer for quick chill down . Recheck milk 41 F , cheese 48 F . Manager to monitor food temperatures **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front kitchen blocked by trashcan. Reviewed with operator hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times Operator relocated trashcan . **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 8/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379479
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach-in freezer in kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in kitchen area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink located next to microwave. Emailed operator hand wash sign.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers doors at front counter. Gaskets on reach-in freezers doors.