FRESCA ITALIAN KITCHEN
2570 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Reviewed with manager and employee .
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( bread) in reach in cooler
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – 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-04-6Intermediate – 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/
22-02-4Intermediate – 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-11-4Intermediate – 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**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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-10-5Intermediate – 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-02-5Intermediate – 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
Basic 8
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – open water bottle upon reach in cooler
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
16-13-5Basic – 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**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled gaskets in reach in freezer in back storage area
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:08 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.