Villa Francesca

July 2, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector note: Facility observed without food prep sink. Produce /fruits and vegetable gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detaled plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink with airgap. Plumbers report was provided for review If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked pasta 72F raw chicken 72F stored in a non working cold unit. PIC voluntarily discard and denature all products . (cos) PIC to monitor cold holding temperature
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Facility observed without food prep sink. Produce /fruits and vegetable gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide detaled plumbers report on the cost install of a food prep sink with airgap. If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial control & train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Several containers of prepped foods stored in various cold holding unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for the 2 bay sink on site to wash pots & pans. Provide &keep accessible
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink on site. Provide Discussed at the time of inspection
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: High temp dishwasher observed rinsing above 195F. Tech arrived on site while inspector was on site and repaired. (cos)
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Ice machine observed visible soiled 2 door refrigeration unit observed soiled mixer observed with build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar handwashing sink observed without hand soap. Bar handwashing sink observed without hand soap. Provide and maintain to encourage hanwashing (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple mice droppings observed in the dry storage area. Clean to remove IPM report was provide on site and showed activity PIC recommended to increase visit from exterminator . Licensed exterminator visits the site biweekly per PIC
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of condiments observed missing labels . Provide when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Bar low temp diswasher observed not operating (waiting on parts) multiple cold holding drawers observed not operating (85F waiting on parts). Provide repair and invoices .
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector note: Pre set table observed exposing utensils. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor under kitchen equipment observed soiled with debris accumulation stagnant water observed in the basment area. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Bar handwashing sink observed missing employee must wash hands. Provide to encourage handwashing
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove & prevent pest harborage
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide allergen awareness certificate. PIC to post current Awareness Certificate
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 24, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 18 previous findings did not recur.

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