Fresco Italian Cafe E Gelato
1536 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236 · Permanent Food Service · License 6806227
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection1 high priority, 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-15
- Administrative complaint on Sep 17Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 17, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No quaternary test kit for the wiping cloths and the three compartment sink.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels provided at all hand wash sinks. Owner placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor soiled though out the kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.