Fresco Food Works

1449 Yamato Rd #5, Boca Raton, FL 33431
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Fresco Food Works, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
67
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash sign at handwashing sink by front counter. Manager put up a handwashing sign at handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water on cutting board at cook line. Manager discarded and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (101F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Cook said dream table was unplugged, reheated eggs to165° and above are corrected steam table. Eggs 170° **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Form was emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
16-37-1
90
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door cooler on cook line at ham beef (46-47F - Cold Holding), manager moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat items. Manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hats were put on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded bottle of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
64
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Under three compartment sink
29-44-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresco Food Works last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresco Food Works on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Fresco Food Works compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Fresco Food Works most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Fresco Food Works' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresco Food Works have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fresco Food Works 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 Fresco Food Works inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresco Food Works is inspected around two times per year on average.