Fresco's
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
78
Score
Fresco's has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Fresco's latest score of 78 falls below the Lakeland average of 85. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above maketable. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above maketable on cookline . operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug on front line. Operator discarded jugs. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over beef. Raw eggs stored ready to eats. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk cooler
23-03-4
82
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Feb 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw beef. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 238692176 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons in desert area. Spoons inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
70
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagged cheese stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Scones and bread on front counter
02D-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Smoothies on top shelf in dessert cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted plastic service ware. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs over cooked rice in make table on cooks line. Employee moved raw shell eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine. operator washed rinsed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator replaced hand washing sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee prepping unwashed blueberries, strawberries, raspberries. Discussed with employee washing produce prior to prep. Employee washed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw beef in standing water in three compartment
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani quaternary ammonium bucket stored on floor in cooks line. Employee moved bucket to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk green tomato breading. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Broken / burned spatulas on cooks line. Manager discarded and placed new ones on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above reach in cooler on cooks line
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Leak from ceiling tile in prep kitchen. Water leaking into garbage can.
36-32-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained tanks **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies and bake items at front counter
02D-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresco's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresco's on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresco's?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fresco's.
How does Fresco's compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Fresco's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Fresco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresco's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fresco's 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's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fresco's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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