Vero Beach, Indian River County

FRANCESCA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN

3001 OCEAN DRIVE STE 101, Vero Beach, FL 32963

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 17, 2026
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
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.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23764118

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on freezer soiled and on cook line drawers

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 23358530

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22755472

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22755473

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw shrimp. Moved to correct Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22755471

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new hires. Provided form Corrective Action Taken

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22444497

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22444495

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found sitting out. Advised manager to utilize time plan. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22444494

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

24-08-4

Detail 22444498

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

31B-04-4

Detail 22444496

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

02D-01-5

Detail 22444493

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers on cooks line

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-42-4

Detail 21819638

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chlorine. Chlorine added to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21819640

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at room temperature 67f for 30 minutes. Moved to reach in cooler. Provided time as a public health control form and reviewed with manager for possible future use. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21819634

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Forms not signed by new employees. Some employees completed. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 21819635

Intermediate - 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.

10-08-5

Detail 21819639

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21819636

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21819637

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21534778

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. 3 compartment sink set up to 100 ppm until machine is sanitizing correctly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-17-6

Detail 21534780

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open chicken over open calamari. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21534779

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of pasta, meatballs and lasagna made 48 hours ago. All dated. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21534781

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the back interior of the ice bin.

22-08-4

Detail 21534777

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21534776

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 20708895

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20708899

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks on floor, jug of fry oil. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20708894

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20708896

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of take out lids on floor

42-01-4

Detail 20708898

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 20708897

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20330484

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked veal. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20330486

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 66° put in service 1 hour ago. Recommended rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 20330488

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

14-01-5

Detail 20330485

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and salt bins Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20330489

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor in back room Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20330487

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