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FRANCESCO'S RISTORANTE

16770 S US HWY 441 UNIT 608, SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491

License #5202561

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Quick take

FRANCESCO'S RISTORANTE in SUMMERFIELD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 11 minor.

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  • Administrative complaint recommended
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, pasta 48F, manager moved to freezer to dropped temperature down.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the cook line, bowl no handle inside cheese, manager removed.
  • [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet cloth on prep table and make tables, employee moved all.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep area, sugar bins and cheese not labeled, manager labeled.
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old labels and or old labels residue.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar area, manager moved to sink.
  • [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers near dish machine.
  • [01B-38-5] Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, pizza sauce with water and seasoning added made on 02/20/25 at 47F.
  • [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For three employees
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At the prep area, tongs on oven handle, manager removed.
  • [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at the triple sink area, manage fixed.
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