FRANCESCO'S RISTORANTE

Name: FRANCESCO'S RISTORANTE
Address: 16770 S US HWY 441 UNIT 608, SUMMERFIELD, FL, 34491, US
Rating: 78.6

16770 S US HWY 441 UNIT 608, SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491

License #5202561

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78.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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FRANCESCO'S RISTORANTE in SUMMERFIELD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 6 critical, 9 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 23, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the cook line, bowl no handle inside cheese, manager removed.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers near dish machine.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For three employees
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old labels and or old labels residue.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep area, sugar bins and cheese not labeled, manager labeled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the pizza station, interior soiled with food residue.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at the triple sink area, manage fixed.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At the prep area, tongs on oven handle, manager removed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, pasta 48F, manager moved to freezer to dropped temperature down.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet cloth on prep table and make tables, employee moved all.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, sausage cooked on 2/18/25.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in front of triple sink, manage removed all items.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, lasagna 126-134F, cabbage rolls 120F, employees over all items to oven and reheated to 165F.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar area, manager moved to sink.
[01B-38-5] Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, pizza sauce with water and seasoning added made on 02/20/25 at 47F.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Also, no dates on tags.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. One at bar. Picked up during this inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink near office area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in warewash area souled with dust.
[16-48-4] Old food/labels stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On several clean pans on clean dish shelf.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in drawer cooler: pan of raw beef in drawer over pan of cooked beef. Also: pans of raw beef over pans of raw fish and pan of raw scallops. All were moved during this inspection.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer on shelf next to single service cases. Operator moved.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager filled out during this inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several on cookline.
[53A-03-7] 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/ Manager Sean Adamo certificate expired in 2024.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four certificates expired.
[08B-54-4] Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pitcher of water and bin of ice uncovered near the bar. Manager covered.

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