Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Maitland restaurant, which scores around 71. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Front cutting board has staining
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on front line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of walk-in-cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large pan in kitchen is cracked / broken in corner
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers front counter not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Nov 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held in walk-in-cooler with no dates
02C-02-5
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is not in use as they are awaiting repair, 3 compartment sink set up
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by ice machine
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by ice machine has food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers front counter not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding coming off wall across from beer taps at entrance to kitchen
36-03-4
52
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board front line has staining
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in hand sink in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board front line has cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - 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
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Few tiles in front of walk-in-cooler missing / cracked
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dough maker machine in prep area Cooling racks in walk-in-cooler
23-03-4
47
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
25-32-4
82
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
May 8, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board front line stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of all purpose flour blocking hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board front line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cracked tiles in kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to kitchen at walk-in-cooler side
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 108° **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - 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
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
36-27-5
52
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of panko blocking handsink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Provided operator with handout, all employees working acknowledged, signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner in bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on shelves in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in-cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dough maker - exterior soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
36-27-5
45
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cut board stained front line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing by back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside of unit coming off inside door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in walk-in-cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves,I walk-in-cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
64
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Both bathroom hand sinks with temperature of 68F.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Slicer have debris on blade , per owner slicer has not been use today.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan covers in walk in cooler have dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Calamari been thawed on bucket no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bulk sugar, salt and flour no labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee chopping parsley while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria.
How does Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Maitland?
Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Maitland average of 71.
Has Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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