Freddo
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
39
Score
Freddo appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Freddo was last inspected on Sep 8, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 55, which Freddo's 39 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site; quaternary sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for any employees, only employee in charge that's borrowed from second location; Manuela. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed no proof of training for any employees on site. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no employee certificates or form, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in back area where to go items are kept. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor of establishment; not in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not working; used as storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
39
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site; quaternary sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for any employees, only employee in charge that's borrowed from second location; Manuela. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed no employee certificates or form, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not working; used as storage. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water on floor of kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves in back area where to go items are kept. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers stored on floor in kitchen area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor of establishment; not in use. **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed milk (40 F - Cold Holding) open container, at walk in cooler with expiration date 09-09-24. Operator discarded the milk. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk (40 F - Cold Holding) open container, at walk in cooler with expiration date 09-09-24. Operator discarded the milk. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
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. The form was provided. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to walk in cooler. Paper towels was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. The water
10-23-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
47
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of windex next to clean container at shelf located next to walk in cooler. Operator relocated the windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green bucket stored on the hand wash sink located next to self and walk in cooler. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic containers not stored inverted on the shelf next to walk-in cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
25-27-4
45
Jul 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the work area hand wash sink no hand wash sign! Paper towel or soap
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Emailed to operator the big 6 foodborne illnesses poster
53A-10-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator the chocking poster.
51-13-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Freddo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Freddo on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freddo?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Freddo.
How does Freddo compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?
Freddo most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinecrest average of 55.
Has Freddo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Freddo have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Freddo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Freddo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Freddo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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