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FRESCO PIZZA

18853 SR 54, Land O' Lakes FL 33558 · 813-949-7400

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats29
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113228
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep table
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut ham no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no hair restraint while engaging food preparation
Basic/13-03-4
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened sparking water in reach in cooler by cooking line, operator discarded it
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris by cook line
Basic/22-16-4
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Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced white cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator stated that all items been there only 90 minutes and moved to reach in freezer to cool off quickly. mozzarella (50F - cold holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (47F - Cold Holding) in cook line and operator discarded voluntarily.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled and pink mold like substance buildup
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on prep table. Operator removed it
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored on shelf above reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator removed.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dented cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce in dry storage
High priority/01B-01-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired in 2021
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Multiple areas in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line -fresh mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); provolone (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding), see stop sale all other foods put on ice, will turn cooler down, food was put into cooler at 1pm, In pizza make cooler -diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding);cut approximately 4 hours ago, see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Reach in cooler across from stove - provolone 47F, feta 47F, shredded Mozzarella 45F, salami 46F, fresh mozzarella 47F, all food was in walk in cooler over night, was moved to reach in cooler 1 hour ago, all food moved back to walk in cooler pizza make cooler - shredded mozzarella 41F, sausage 49F cooling, fresh garlic in oil 39Foperator states that repair tech will be here today. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener base Cubby by hand wash sink
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In refrigerator- raw hamburger patties over prosciutto, moved burgers to bottom In walk in cooler - raw chicken over produce, operator move to other cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding), see stop sale diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding);
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line -fresh mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); provolone (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding), see stop sale all other foods put on ice, will turn cooler down, food was put into cooler at 1pm, In pizza make cooler -diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding);cut approximately 4 hours ago, see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Reach in cooler on cook line Refrigerator interior Ice machine drop plate
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener base Cubby by hand wash sink
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table over pizza prep station.
Basic/12B-07-4/Return visit May 1, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomato sauce walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line ambient air temperature 45 f Cold holding: cheese 46 f cheese 46 f cut ham 46 f cut lettuce 48 f cut turkey 48 f employee moved some time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler. Less than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink above 100 ppm chlorine. Employee added water to 100 ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink wash rinse sanitize method p. Discussed with employee to use the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach in cooler by pizza oven.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No handwash sink for employees. Hand washing sink not running hot or cold water by walk in cooler.
Intermediate/31A-12-4
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. Missing for one employee
Intermediate/11-26-1
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot or cold water in hand washing sink. By walk in cooler.
Intermediate/27-16-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table over pizza prep station.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking out of a small coffee cup
Basic/12B-12-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and began grabbing clean containers no hand washing involved. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching cut lettuce no gloves that is not going to be heated. Discussed with employee to wash lettuce.
High priority/09-01-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook broccoli and cook noodles reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by walk in cooler not able to provide hot water at 85 degrees
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Hand washing sink hanging from wall but water still flows running water from faucet
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Mozzarella cheese in box on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in standing water in three compartment sink
Basic/06-01-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink back by walk in cooler
Basic/29-11-4

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.