Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota
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6392 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243Fresta's Italian American Cucina is a 145-seat restaurant in Sarasota that has accumulated 113 violations across 19 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure and received $2,100 in disciplinary fines across two formal actions. Recurring violations include chemical storage issues cited in four of the last five inspections, employee health policy violations appearing in the most recent inspection, and food handling and consumer advisory violations documented across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 identified six violations—including two employee health policy citations and two chemical storage violations—but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $2,100.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016014753 | $1,500.00 | Mar 10, 2016 | District 8 | |
| 7--2015030562 | $600.00 | Jun 26, 2015 | Jacksonville |
Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota last inspected?
- Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota had?
- Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota find?
- Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,100.00 in fines.
- How much has Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota been fined?
- Fresta's Italian American Cucina in Sarasota has been fined a total of $2,100.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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