FRANCESCO'S
3662 WEBBER ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade trash bags used in direct contact with bread. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 6
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the inside of the dish machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – 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-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of canned tomatoes on the floor of the back hallway. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:28 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.