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FRANCESCO'S RISTORANTE

16770 S US HWY 441 UNIT 608 · SUMMERFIELD · Marion County · FL 34491

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3398164
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8523529
DBPR license5202561

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee entered prep area and began touching prep area after biting sandwich and adjusting apron without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top section of reach in make table at front counter: cheese 57F-60F. Tomatoes 57F. All items were iced then 10 minutes later: cheese 56F-57F. Tomatoes 55F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in server station has ice and brown substance, used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over clean plates on clean dish shelf. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging over sugar. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several clean pans have old labels. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes on shelf over dressings in walk in cooler.

#5Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On front cookline. Picked up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.