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Francesca's Italian Kitchen

3001 Ocean Drive Ste 101, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Francesca's Italian Kitchen appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Vero Beach restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on freezer soiled and on cook line drawers
23-03-4
95
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found sitting out. Advised manager to utilize time plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers on cooks line
02D-01-5
58
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at room temperature 67f for 30 minutes. Moved to reach in cooler. Provided time as a public health control form and reviewed with manager for possible future use. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chlorine. Chlorine added to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - 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. Forms not signed by new employees. Some employees completed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
52
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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. 0 ppm chlorine. 3 compartment sink set up to 100 ppm until machine is sanitizing correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open chicken over open calamari. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of pasta, meatballs and lasagna made 48 hours ago. All dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the back interior of the ice bin.
22-20-5
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Francesca's Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Francesca's Italian Kitchen on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Francesca's Italian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Francesca's Italian Kitchen.

How does Francesca's Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Francesca's Italian Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Francesca's Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Francesca's Italian Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Francesca's Italian Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Francesca's Italian Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Francesca's Italian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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