FRANCESCO'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA
400 S ORLANDO AVE SUITE #104, Maitland FL 32751 · 407-960-5533
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/24/ operator called and paid license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Front cutting board has staining
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on front line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on prep table
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of walk-in-cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large pan in kitchen is cracked / broken in corner
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers front counter not inverted
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4701 DISTRIBUTION CT UNIT 3, Orlando — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held in walk-in-cooler with no dates
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding coming off wall across from beer taps at entrance to kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of box sodas
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is not in use as they are awaiting repair, 3 compartment sink set up
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by ice machine
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by ice machine has food debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers front counter not inverted
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board front line has staining
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in hand sink in prep area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler not dated
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board front line has cut marks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweat shirt on box sodas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Few tiles in front of walk-in-cooler missing / cracked
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dough maker machine in prep area Cooling racks in walk-in-cooler
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Discussed proper date marking with chef, prepared foods in walk-in-cooler over 24 hours must be dated
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris front line Cut board front line has staining
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna in pans and single service in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on front line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by dish machine area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink front counter around faucet soiled with food debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on front line not inverted
Towel used under cutting board.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board front line stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of all purpose flour blocking hand sink in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board front line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cracked tiles in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to kitchen at walk-in-cooler side
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 108°
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Exterior of dry goods bin in prep area soiled Desert rack in walk-in-cooler soiled with food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/24/ operator called and paid license during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board stained to board front line
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods from previous day not dated in walk-in-cooler
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on shelves in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To board on front line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in Water 90°
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to upright freezer in kitchen
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by dish machine
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of panko blocking handsink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided operator with handout, all employees working acknowledged, signed and dated form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared foods walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner in bottle not labeled
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on shelves in walk-in-cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in-cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dough maker - exterior soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with cleanup form
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cut board stained front line
Ceiling tile missing by back door
Equipment in poor repair. Inside of unit coming off inside door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by 3 compartment sink
Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in walk-in-cooler
Soiled Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves,I walk-in-cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.