Fresco
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
67
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Fresco. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 23 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Smithfield facility scores 78, putting Fresco on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Empanadas (12/9) were observed with a date mark exceeding 7 days. See disposal.
3-501.18
Fruits or vegetables not washed before use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggplant was not washed before being cut. Raw fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut. Employee was informed.
3-302.15
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Single-use items (alcohol bottles) are being reused for dressing storage. Single-use items shall not be reused. PIC informed.
4-502.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures along one wall near the walk in cooler do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC called for service at time of inspection. Establishment to sanitize in three bay sink.
4-501.115
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 23 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in several areas of the kitchen, and in the basement storage area.
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the basement storage area. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bolognese sauce observed marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items at the upstairs bar. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the basement storage area. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as butter) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food during storage.
3-302.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Ice bucket not stored inverted.
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Cleaned utensils observed stored on an unclean electrical box, in a gap between a wall and electrical conduit, and jammed along the wall behind a utensil storage rack. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean dry location where they are not subject to dust, splash, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fruit bin observed in the hand-washing sink in the upstairs bar. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized, and bagged ice will be used until it is.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, floor mixer, knives in the knife rack) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Digital food thermometer was nonfunctional during inspection. The stem thermometer was lacking the tool to calibrate. New food thermometer(s) needed.
4-302.12
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the prep unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204.112
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the salad/dessert area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the upstairs bar was lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Numerous single-use items are being reused for food preparation and storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.
4-502.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The robot coupe bowl was not in good repair, cracked.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Aluminum wrap and cardboard observed lining shelves in the kitchen and walk in cooler. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: prep units ice machine floor mixer knife rack robot coupe base fan in dishroom beer coolers at main bar, especially around lids The freezer in the salad/dessert area has an accumulation of ice. Paper residue and adhesive observed on numerous food containers in the kitchen.
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures along one wall near the walk in cooler do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The support beam between prep tables has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The insulation covering a ceiling duct in the cleaning closet is in poor repair, with a section of spun insulation exposed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresco on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresco?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fresco.
How does Fresco compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?
Fresco most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.
Has Fresco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fresco have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 23 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fresco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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