Fresca Vida in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1757 Clearwater Largo Rd N,, Clearwater, FL 33756
Overview

Fresca Vida in Clearwater has been inspected 19 times since 2022, accumulating 128 violations for an average of 6.7 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent problem, with handwashing violations cited in at least 6 inspections, shell stock violations appearing in 5 inspections, and toxic substance control violations documented in multiple recent inspections. Proper cooking temperatures, employee health policy violations, and food contact surface violations also recurred across multiple inspections. Fire safety violations were documented in February 2022 for cooking equipment operating without a hood suppression system. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 resulted in 39 violations with no further action required, while an earlier inspection on December 10, 2024 prompted an administrative complaint recommendation after violations including employee health policy and proper handwashing issues were found.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
128Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Fresca Vida in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Fresca Vida in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Fresca Vida in Clearwater
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025009420 $200.00 Dec 10, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Fresca Vida in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Vegan chorizo reheating with oil inside of pan on induction burner not under a hood fire suppression system. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Observed pan on induction burner with oil in it. **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Vegan chorizo reheating with oil inside of pan on induction burner not under a hood fire suppression system.

Fresca Vida in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections39 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Fresca Vida in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresca Vida in Clearwater last inspected?
Fresca Vida in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Fresca Vida in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Fresca Vida in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Fresca Vida in Clearwater had?
Fresca Vida in Clearwater has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fresca Vida in Clearwater find?
Fresca Vida in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 13 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Fresca Vida in Clearwater ever been shut down?
No, Fresca Vida in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
Has Fresca Vida in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Fresca Vida in Clearwater has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Fresca Vida in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Fresca Vida in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Fresca Vida in Clearwater been fined?
Fresca Vida in Clearwater has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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