Fresco Pizza

18853 Sr 54, Land O' Lakes, FL 33558
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Fresco Pizza stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Among Land O' Lakes restaurants, the typical score is 76; Fresco Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced white cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator stated that all items been there only 90 minutes and moved to reach in freezer to cool off quickly. mozzarella (50F - cold holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (47F - Cold Holding) in cook line and operator discarded voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled and pink mold like substance buildup **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on prep table. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
70
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored on shelf above reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce in dry storage
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired in 2021
16-37-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Multiple areas in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
58
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line -fresh mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); provolone (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding), see stop sale all other foods put on ice, will turn cooler down, food was put into cooler at 1pm, In pizza make cooler -diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding);cut approximately 4 hours ago, see stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Reach in cooler across from stove - provolone 47F, feta 47F, shredded Mozzarella 45F, salami 46F, fresh mozzarella 47F, all food was in walk in cooler over night, was moved to reach in cooler 1 hour ago, all food moved back to walk in cooler pizza make cooler - shredded mozzarella 41F, sausage 49F cooling, fresh garlic in oil 39Foperator states that repair tech will be here today. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener base Cubby by hand wash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In refrigerator- raw hamburger patties over prosciutto, moved burgers to bottom In walk in cooler - raw chicken over produce, operator move to other cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding), see stop sale diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line -fresh mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); provolone (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding), see stop sale all other foods put on ice, will turn cooler down, food was put into cooler at 1pm, In pizza make cooler -diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding);cut approximately 4 hours ago, see stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Reach in cooler on cook line Refrigerator interior Ice machine drop plate **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener base Cubby by hand wash sink **Warning**
23-03-4
52
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table over pizza prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Still observed **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
95
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomato sauce walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line ambient air temperature 45 f Cold holding: cheese 46 f cheese 46 f cut ham 46 f cut lettuce 48 f cut turkey 48 f employee moved some time/temperature control for safety food to walk in cooler. Less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink above 100 ppm chlorine. Employee added water to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach in cooler by pizza oven.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Hand washing sink not running hot or cold water by walk in cooler.
31A-12-4
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. Missing for one employee
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot or cold water in hand washing sink. By walk in cooler.
27-16-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink wash rinse sanitize method p. Discussed with employee to use the hand washing sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table over pizza prep station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking out of a small coffee cup
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
29
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching cut lettuce no gloves that is not going to be heated. Discussed with employee to wash lettuce.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and began grabbing clean containers no hand washing involved. Employee washed hands.
12A-29-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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. Cook broccoli and cook noodles reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by walk in cooler not able to provide hot water at 85 degrees
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Hand washing sink hanging from wall but water still flows running water from faucet
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mozzarella cheese in box on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in standing water in three compartment sink
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink back by walk in cooler
29-11-4
39
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff,
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner in back of kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener
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. Multiple items in walk in cooler not marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
61
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken in walk-in cooler over prepared red sauce. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Triple sink 200 ppm. Reviewed with employee on duty how to test for correct dilution. Employee re-filled triple sink and used test strips to check for correct strength of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-28-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Garlic in oil 65F made and left on counter for an hour, operator relocated to freezer to cool. Re-checked temperature -36 F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator move items blocking hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee re-filled soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and on underside of soda nozzles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling, floors and walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, through kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of #6 cans under prep table in kitchen. Employee relocated product to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Locked chest freezer stored out with commercially processed food inside Locked chest freezer stored outside with bagged commercially processed food inside **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, shelving throughout kitchen and in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
33

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresco Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresco Pizza on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresco Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fresco Pizza.

How does Fresco Pizza compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?

Fresco Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.

Has Fresco Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fresco Pizza 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 Fresco Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresco Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.