FRANCESCO'S

3662 Webber Street
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

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 Inspector #10772499
2025-04-07
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
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 Inspector #8853362
2025-02-04
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
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 Inspector #8853179
2024-10-22
★★★★½ 5.0/5
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 Inspector #8754652
2024-08-07
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).