Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FRESCO ITALIAN CAFE E GELATO

1536 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754092
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13792594
DBPR license6806227

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the wiping cloths and the three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at all hand wash sinks. Owner placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled though out the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.