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FRESCO CUCINA ITALIANA

7721 TURKEY LAKE RD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-363-5775

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813561
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017007893Dec 27, 2016Feb 28, 2017$360

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled/ stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cooks line
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee bag and bookbag on top of frying oil, operator removed from dry storage area
Basic/40-01-4/Corrected On-Site
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by prep area
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Underneath three compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Above salad station, operator removed
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face, no handwash after. Educated operator to properly wash hands
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil mix (62F - Cold Holding), operator will put on time plan that was provided during time of inspection
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -white cutting boards on pizza station and cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored over container of oil in dry storage room, operator moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several small holes in dry storage area
Basic/36-24-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line, pizza station
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw seafood mix in reach in cooler on cooks line Operator moved
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dishwasher cleaned and sanitized interior
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to dish machine area in kitchen
Basic/24-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In left side corner of cooks line
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance container in back prep area
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary 400 ppm. Manager added water rechecked 200 ppm
High priority/22-43-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than Four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Heavy cream (66F)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White and red cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks in dry storage. Operator chained.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's rest room
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelf
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by dish area
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand sink in back kitchen area. Operator cleaned
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. marinara sauce (61F - Cold Holding); vodka sauce (46F - Cold Holding) dated from previous day.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Sauces are covered in walk in cooler. marinara sauce (61F - Cold Holding); vodka sauce (46F - Cold Holding) dated from previous day.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained at cooks line. Small blue cutting board is grooved in kitchen. Food storage containers are soiled. Can opener soiled. Mixer head is soiled Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Strainer is inside handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Achillio ScialioCorrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Intermediate/53A-05-6/
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dishes not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Phone on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in kitchen are soiled under the hood suppression system. Vents are soiled in the cooks line and dry storage area. Exterior of pots are encrusted in kitchen. Mixer head is soiled. Walk in cooler door and gaskets are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Presetting of unwrapped tableware outdoors.Plates.
Basic/24-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Semolina lid in poor condition.
Basic/14-12-4
Walk-in cooler and dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina in dry storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -faucet handles at cookline handwash sink soiled. -hand soap dispenser at cookline soiled. -rolling rack at cookline soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler drawers have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Breadings, flour, corn meal not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg plant 52F, stuffed mushrooms 54F, pizza sauce 54F, and cooked vegetables 54F/cold holding for less than 4 hours per manager/moved to reach in freezer/temperature rechecked pizza sauce 43F, egg plant 39F, cooked vegetables 35F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime/white cutting boards soiled,cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used to dump ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Send email with form to manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./chicken stock, meat sauce in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All employees food certification missing date of birth.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid in spray bottle at the bar on floor. Pink liquid bottle inside beside three compartments sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza station reach in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on storage room floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.