Fresco Sweets & Snacks
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2015, Fresco Sweets & Snacks has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 16, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 16, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fresco Sweets & Snacks is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VIOLATION # 18 FROM REPORT DATED 7/12/16 # 1946370 NOT CORRECTED OBSERVED OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 10 COCKROACHES WITHIN NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF STORE ON WEST SIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OVER 10 COCKROACHES IN NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING UNCLEAN UTENISILS, EQUIPMENT, AND POTS AND PANS. OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR CONTAING TO GO CONTAINERS AND DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENTPRROF WITH 1/4 INCH HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 OBSERVED # 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLAITONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7/14/15 # 1506589 INCLUDING #33 NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COUNTERS/SHELVING/RACKS UNCLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. FRONT COUNTER SHELVING RACKS NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. #34 FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULAION UNDER STOVES. #36 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHALL BE PROVIDED. #41 MANAGEMENT WAS ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS DEBRIS AND CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES UNCLEAN: STOVES, COUNTERTOPS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DEGREASE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND VERY DIRTY. MUST DEGREASE EXTERIOR OF GREASEBOX AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER STORED NEXT TO COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED NON WORKING STOVES AND OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS.
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Sep 1, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VIOLATION # 18 FROM REPORT DATED 7/12/16 # 1946370 NOT CORRECTED OBSERVED OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 10 COCKROACHES WITHIN NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF STORE ON WEST SIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OVER 10 COCKROACHES IN NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING UNCLEAN UTENISILS, EQUIPMENT, AND POTS AND PANS. OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR CONTAING TO GO CONTAINERS AND DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENTPRROF WITH 1/4 INCH HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 OBSERVED # 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLAITONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7/14/15 # 1506589 INCLUDING #33 NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COUNTERS/SHELVING/RACKS UNCLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. FRONT COUNTER SHELVING RACKS NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. #34 FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULAION UNDER STOVES. #36 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHALL BE PROVIDED. #41 MANAGEMENT WAS ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS DEBRIS AND CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT FROM PREP/SERVICE AREA. ALL RAW WOOD WALLS, COUNTER AND SURFACES OF ANY KIND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT FROM PREP/SERVICE AREA. ALL RAW WOOD WALLS, COUNTER AND SURFACES OF ANY KIND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MATRESS IN MIDDLE OF SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED SHEETS TOWELS, PILLOWS IN NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR. ALL SLEEPING ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. MUST HAVE A COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS AND FOOD PREPARATION FOR THE PUBLIC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER STORED NEXT TO COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED NON WORKING STOVES AND OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOP BEING STORED WITHIN SNACK MIX FOR DISPENSING. MUST PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOP FOR SNACK MIX.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Aug 23, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VIOLATION # 18 FROM REPORT DATED 7/12/16 # 1946370 NOT CORRECTED OBSERVED OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 10 COCKROACHES WITHIN NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF STORE ON WEST SIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OVER 10 COCKROACHES IN NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING UNCLEAN UTENISILS, EQUIPMENT, AND POTS AND PANS. OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR CONTAING TO GO CONTAINERS AND DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED WEST SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENTPRROF WITH 1/4 INCH HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 OBSERVED # 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLAITONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7/14/15 # 1506589 INCLUDING #33 NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COUNTERS/SHELVING/RACKS UNCLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. FRONT COUNTER SHELVING RACKS NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. #34 FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULAION UNDER STOVES. #36 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHALL BE PROVIDED. #41 MANAGEMENT WAS ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS DEBRIS AND CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT FROM PREP/SERVICE AREA. ALL RAW WOOD WALLS, COUNTER AND SURFACES OF ANY KIND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES UNCLEAN: STOVES, COUNTERTOPS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DEGREASE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND VERY DIRTY. MUST DEGREASE EXTERIOR OF GREASEBOX AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MATRESS IN MIDDLE OF SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED SHEETS TOWELS, PILLOWS IN NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR. ALL SLEEPING ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. MUST HAVE A COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS AND FOOD PREPARATION FOR THE PUBLIC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER STORED NEXT TO COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED NON WORKING STOVES AND OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOP BEING STORED WITHIN SNACK MIX FOR DISPENSING. MUST PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOP FOR SNACK MIX.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES IN PREP AREEA, COOKING AREA, SERVICE AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ON PREP TABLE. OBSERVED 4 MORE LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER EXPOSE DHAND SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL COCKROACH ACTIVITY. MUST SHOW UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH CURRENT CONTRACT AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AVAILABLE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FOR ALL WASTE. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT WITH GARBAGE COMPANY INCLUDING GREASE DISPOSAL SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 7/14/15 INSPECTION REPORT # 1506589 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING # 33 NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COUNTER/SHELVING/RACKS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING , FRONT COUNTER SHELVING RACKS NOT CLEAN. #34 FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING.#36 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, SHALL BE PROVIDED. #41 MGMT WAS ADVISED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS DEBRIS AND CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT FROM PREP/SERVICE AREA. ALL RAW WOOD WALLS, COUNTER AND SURFACES OF ANY KIND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES UNCLEAN: STOVES, COUNTERTOPS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DEGREASE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR LEADING FROM FRONT COKING AREA TO FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MATRESS IN MIDDLE OF SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED SHEETS TOWELS, PILLOWS IN NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR. ALL SLEEPING ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. MUST HAVE A COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS AND FOOD PREPARATION FOR THE PUBLIC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENILS. PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER STORED NEXT TO COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED NON WORKING STOVES AND OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOP BEING STORED WITHIN SNACK MIX FOR DISPENSING. MUST PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOP FOR SNACK MIX.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jul 14, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage area, under shelving, equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Mgmt was advised to remove excess debris and clutter from bsmt storage area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresco Sweets & Snacks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresco Sweets & Snacks on file is from Sep 16, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresco Sweets & Snacks?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fresco Sweets & Snacks.
Has Fresco Sweets & Snacks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fresco Sweets & Snacks have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fresco Sweets & Snacks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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