Fresco's in Lakeland
Last inspected:
132 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801Fresco's in Lakeland has accumulated 147 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.4 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary actions. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation (11 instances), employee health policy (11 instances), and consumer advisory postings (10 instances). Recent inspections from 2024 through November 2025 show consistent compliance, with violations ranging from two to five per visit.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fresco's in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Fresco's in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections36 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Fresco's in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fresco's in Lakeland last inspected?
- Fresco's in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fresco's in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fresco's in Lakeland are: Employee health policy, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Fresco's in Lakeland had?
- Fresco's in Lakeland has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fresco's in Lakeland find?
- Fresco's in Lakeland was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fresco's in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Fresco's in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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