FRANCESCA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN
3001 OCEAN DRIVE STE 101, Vero Beach FL 32963 · 772.257.5540
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found sitting out. Advised manager to utilize time plan.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on freezer soiled and on cook line drawers
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce in reach in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw shrimp. Moved to correct
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new hires. Provided form
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found sitting out. Advised manager to utilize time plan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers on cooks line
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