FRANCESCO'S
3662 WEBBER ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of blood pressure medicine stored above food in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High 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**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of steel polish stored above food in the ware washing area. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can open. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – 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**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – 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**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on their dumpster. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:42 PM.
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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.