BRADENTON, Manatee County

FRESCA PIZZA AND PASTA LLC

5348 34 ST W, BRADENTON, FL 34210

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 28, 2025
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23669172

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon and chicken over pasta in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved chicken and bacon below the pasta. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23669171

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer with soil and flour in bowl. Observed can opener with build up of soil.

40-06-5

Detail 23669170

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23669174

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of tomato product on floor in back storage area. Operator moved items to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23669173

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed ladles on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed ladles. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23669175

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed strainers in standing water on cook line. Operator removed water and strainers. Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 23380630

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of antacid on shelf in kitchen next to clear wrap. Operator removed medicine and placed in back office. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23380635

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pasta in 2 door flip top in food prep area. Operator moved beef to bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23380628

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed maintenance tools in handwashing sink in back area near dish machine. Operator removed tools. Corrected On-Site

16-59-1

Detail 23380631

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Educated operator on how to prime machine to dispense sanitizer. Dish chlorine machine sanitizer now at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23380627

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage on food prep surface next to burners. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23380632

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees exercise grips on food prep surface next to pizza boxes. Operator removed grips. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23380633

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put hat on. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23380636

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on flour in pizza area. Operator moved flour to back room shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23380629

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container being used as scoop in bag of flour. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23380634

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple working containers of foods without labels.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 22827015

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil at 117F. Informed owner and he placed on stove to heat. Owner stated had only been on stove around one hour. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22827016

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with black buildup.

08B-38-4

Detail 22827018

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several food items stored on the floor throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22827017

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor behind pizza counter.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 22551324

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to dump dishes and observed the bar hand wash sink used for sparkling water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22551326

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing liquids not labeled in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22551325

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food and sodas stored on the floor throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 22

14-31-5

Detail 22429458

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in direct contact with chicken and beef in the back reach in freezers. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 22429454

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a spray can of home use only insecticide in the dish storage area. Operator disposed of can. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-13-5

Detail 22429446

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat carrots in the middle make table on the cook line. Operator moved carrots. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22429462

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken below carrots. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22429445

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs stored over ready to eat croutons. Operator placed eggs below croutons. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22429441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizzas held using time but not marked on the front counter. Operator stated pizzas had been out for approximately 40minutes. Operator requested pizzas and time marked them accordingly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22429457

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing his hands in a prep sink on the line. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22429447

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to dump dishes and observed the bar hand wash sink used for sparkling water. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22429451

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22429460

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed an employee working for over 2 months with no training. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22429450

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for using time as a public health control. Printed out a plan for the operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22429443

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing liquids not labeled in the establishment. Warning

24-14-4

Detail 22429456

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives and dough cutter stored between the wall and equipment in the back prep area. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22429453

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep surfaces in the kitchen. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22429442

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed half eaten Oreos on a food prep table in the cook line. Operator disposed of food. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22429448

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored with customer food in the front counter reach in cooler. Operator removed food. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22429444

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22429455

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food without a hair restraint. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22429452

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food and sodas stored on the floor throughout the kitchen. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22429461

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and other meats being thawed in the counter top at room temperature. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-55-4

Detail 22429459

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed wooden knife block in use. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22429449

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards in the kitchen. Operator removed cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-38-4

Detail 21984334

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink in back kitchen area no back flow prevention device on splitter.

23-03-4

Detail 21984335

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen area gasket with mold like substance.