FRANCESCO'S
3662 Webber Street
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the inside of the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with grease build up. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the inside of the dish machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops and left in containers of seasoning in the back. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of canned tomatoes on the floor of the back hallway. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with grease build up. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade trash bags used in direct contact with bread. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired Francesco Mele 1/23/25 This is the only CFM for the establishment. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their back prep can opener with black build up on it. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops for spices in the back. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working with food with no hair restraint. Had the employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on their dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the kitchen hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of blood pressure medicine stored above food in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pizza sauce cans in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of steel polish stored above food in the ware washing area. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can open. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee use the kitchen hand wash sink to wet a towel. Instructed them on the sinks proper use. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Micheal T. hired for over 2 months with no proof of training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up on the inside of the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups being used as scoops in spices. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple shelves in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer and can opener in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled in the establishment. Operator labeled the bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up on the inside of the dish machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups being used as scoops in spices. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple shelves in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on the oven handle in the cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator corrected and renewed the license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed the bucket on a bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer and can opener in the kitchen. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand wash sink used to wet a towel. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled in the establishment. Operator labeled the bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cans stored on the floor of the back hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired Julio M. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the interior of the ice chute for the soda machine. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cans stored on the floor of the back hallway. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation 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. Observed dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. Operator switched to triple sink. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw eggs stored above cheese. Operator placed eggs below the cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Sausage (49F - Cold Holding) Could not determine when they went out of temp. Operator lowered cooler temp and placed the items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty knife put into the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed knife. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired Julio M. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).