Lakeland, Polk County

FRESCO'S

132 S KENTUCKY AVE, Lakeland, FL 33801

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
May 4, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 24553318

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 84. Employee discarded sausage Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24553321

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container in bulk seasoning. Operating removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24553316

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler under shelf. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24553320

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24553319

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping on top cutting board

02D-01-5

Detail 24553317

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning in stockroom

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 24163206

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24163208

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above maketable. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24163207

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

25-32-4

Detail 24163205

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug on front line. Operator discarded jugs. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 23718178

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

23-03-4

Detail 23718179

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk cooler

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 23386717

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken and sweet potatoes. Operator discarded items Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23386718

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

14-01-5

Detail 23386719

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Loose leaf tea using portion cups.

10-20-4

Detail 23386716

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23386715

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline Operator replaced sign Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22648854

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 238692176 Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22648853

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

24-05-4

Detail 22648855

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

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

51-11-4

Detail 22351755

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.

08B-47-4

Detail 22351753

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagged cheese stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 22351757

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

12B-13-4

Detail 22351756

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Smoothies on top shelf in dessert cooler.

25-06-4

Detail 22351754

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted plastic service ware. Corrected On-Site

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22073288

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over jalapeƱos in the large flip top reach in cooler across from the stove in the kitchen. The chicken was removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22073287

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to the dishwasher.

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

08A-14-5

Detail 21356090

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

22-02-4

Detail 21356084

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine. operator washed rinsed and sanitized Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21356091

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained tanks Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21356085

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Leak from ceiling tile in prep kitchen. Water leaking into garbage can.

40-06-5

Detail 21356083

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

14-10-4

Detail 21356092

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

02D-03-4

Detail 21356088

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21356082

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator replaced hand washing sign Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 21356087

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

06-01-5

Detail 21356093

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw beef in standing water in three compartment

21-38-4

Detail 21356089

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21356086

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk green tomato breading. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Jun 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21126164

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior grey shield. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-07: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior grey shield. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21126165

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red board on clean dish storage rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-07: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red board on clean dish storage rack. Time Extended

Jun 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21124476

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter, Display cooler! Cheesecake 57f, Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21124478

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter, Display cooler! Cheesecake 57f, 3 hrs plus. Technician on premises to start repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21124474

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21124477

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of grilled onions, and grilled onions and peppers in walk in cooler. Operator removed items and date marked.. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21124475

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior grey shield. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21124473

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red board on clean dish storage rack. Warning

Sep 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-24-5

Detail 20520695

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed at soda machine in front behind case containing pastries.

16-35-4

Detail 20520692

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20520691

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not stored across from ice machine in dry storage area Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 20520693

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing sausage with a watch on. Employee removed watch when prompted. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20520690

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in ware washing area. Observed two employees mop water to drain in kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 20520694

Basic - Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed ice machine dirty in dry storage area. Operator cleaned ice machine when prompted. Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 20427129

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee switch gloves to handle raw food from reach in cooler. Employee washed hands when prompted.

16-35-4

Detail 20427130

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 20427133

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in hallway / dry storage where walk in cooler is located. Operator secured with a chain when prompted Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20427132

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 20427128

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frozen food on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed from floor when prompted? Corrected On-Site

14-67-4

Detail 20427134

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed at standing reach in cooler in kitchen across from preparation area

21-44-1

Detail 20427131

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed red sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to trash can under convection oven. Operator placed in another bucket when prompted. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20427127

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on food shelf at bar. Operator inverted single serve items when prompted. Corrected On-Site