Tuscany Gril, 7640 N Wickham Rd Ste 105, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TUSCANY GRIL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7640 N Wickham Rd Ste 105, Melbourne, FL 32940
License #: 1505230
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom that women use.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Portables
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of ice machine wall cut and exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Small Holes in walls by ice machine.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, flours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door low boy and walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 48° raw calamari 46° scallops 51° butter 55° cooked broccoli 52°
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 48° raw calamari 46° scallops 51° butter 55° cooked broccoli 52°
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. manager came during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 3 door low boy cookline.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Inside back door by wine and beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on or rack. Dish area.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom.
  • Basic - Holes in wall. Soda, ice machine area
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Monster drink in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated dust. Ice machine area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.shell eggs over cooked mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Stainless steel cleaner above spices.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun heavily soiled. Bar
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Missing cover plate on outlet near ice machine **Repeat Violation**
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. By ice machine
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta covered at 76° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Missing cover plate outlet by ice machine
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**. No mop sink installed. Talk with Donnie about an existing one outside. Determined there is a connection for installation.
9/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
7/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bib sodas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Holes in wall. Into kitchen at base of wall, base of wall in server area, behind shelving in back bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Behind the bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All units **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Dozen of dead roaches in an area adjacent to dish area, by the bag in box soda, storage area and ice machine. Most traps throughout restaurant have dead roaches. traps removed, new traps set **Warning**
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee states that mop water is dumped outside. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walk in freezer, raw duck over lasagna **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Found 4 live roaches in the area adjacent to dish area, near bag in box sodas and ice machine. Found 1 live near reach in cooler by back door adjacent to cook area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Whipping cream **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee rest room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
7/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Extension chord in contact with sanitized utensils **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no easily longer cleanable.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Interior of ice machine peeling
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under prep table
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of residuenin the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw pork over fish in walk in freezer.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes not protected from contamination. Observed several dirty bowls on prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Oberved badly torn foil on shelving under prep table.
  • Critical - Observed aeoli sauce at 51 degrees fahrenheit. Cook discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used under cutting boards.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer easily cleanable.
  • Observed heavy food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under shelving and equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of cook line reach-in cooler door heavily soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance
  • Observed knifes stored in crevices between equipment. Knife under cutting board and one under microwave.
  • Observed shelving moderately to heavily soiled with accumulated food debris throughout kitchen and dish area.
  • Observed shelving under cook line prep table badly rusted.
  • Observed walk in cooler vents moderately soiled with accumulated dust/mold like substance
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.the floors under the bar have broken glass and other discarded debris on them. heavy build up
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.a no handle bowel is in the flower Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. spray cleaning bottles are stored with food and drinks in storage behind the bar
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.on some potentially hazardous foods held in the walkin cooler. ie food from the freezer with the incorect date ,2/12..
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.phf's in the walk in cooler Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.salad cold hold unit Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. many pla tic food containers in use and in storage are broken and cracked Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.the inside of the ice machine has a large crack.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at the wait station
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.bheavy build up in the walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in flower and other foods
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair a spatula with a melted/broken handle is in use Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair the inside of the walk in cooler/freezer doors are heavily stained and have peeling paint
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter is at 54 degress fahrenheit , rapid chill to less than 41 Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.store made potentially hazardous dressing is at 51 degrees fahrenheit , chef discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.phf's in the walk in cooler Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.storage rack where clean dishes are stored
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.COOK LINE COOLER DRAWERS FOUND AT 48F. Corrected On Site.cook line cooler drawers was going through defrost mode found at 40F at end of inspection
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.tiles missing in dish pit
  • Food storage container in cook line make cooler badly chipped
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bar hand sink used as storage area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over stove in hood
  • Observed all cutting boards moderatly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed container of flour stored on floor
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./when appling gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food storage containers where clean dishes are stored are badly cracked and chipped.sealed with duck tape
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.fryers
  • Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ALL PHF'S IN COOK LINE COOLER DRAWER RANGE 46F to 47F.recommend rapid chill.place in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.by big mixer next to office
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.all phf'S in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.all fire house buckets in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.Owner owes $273.00 plus $50.00 late fee. Corrected On Site.Opertor paid online during inspection.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on cloth towel after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handle clean equipment or utensils, or without washing hands by dish washer. Corrected On Site.Dishwasher removed soiled gloves and washed hands befo touching clean dishes.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Observed cooked pasta finish cooling in eight inch deep covered lexan covered container in reach in refrigerator.
  • Observed several different small colored cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.Operator order new boards during visit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food,pails of sauce, in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.on cook line RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.some plastic containers badly cracked
  • Observed interior of icemachine wall badly cracked
  • Observed cutting boards badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.RECOMMEND RESURFACING Repeat Violation.
  • Observed individual cutting boards red,green white and blue are badly grooved/pitted and heavy mold like substance Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm must use 3 bay sink to sanitize dishes
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on shelves for dirty dishes.
  • ObservedHEAVY build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves above salad prep cooler
  • Cleaned and sanitized chill wands not stored protected in WIF
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.dishes on dish rack.
  • Ice bin at waitstaff area draing into a bucket.
  • Observed hole in wall.server staion in kitchen
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.cell phones Corrected On Site.
  • Observed jacket stored with clean utincils
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. whole tomatoes .
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covering items during cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef over raw scallops in reach in by grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef roast over raw squid in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. drt storage. flour.
  • Observed all cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. rusting bottom shelves on prep tables.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed moderate amount of encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. opened case of lids . floor of shed.
  • Plumbing improperly installed./ice bin draining into bucket. wait station.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. triple sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. standing water on kitchen floor by ice machine.
  • Observed garbage on the ground in the storage shed
  • Observed area(s) by exterior of back door with standing water.
  • Light not functioning. dish. and kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine 200 plus in dish machine.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. by water heater.
  • Critical. Observed soap dispenser stored on water heater in front of venting area For reporting purposes only.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked potatoes,cooked lasagna,cooked meatballs,cooked beef all found in the walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.salmon 52F,raw tuna 52 F crab cakes 54F in grill cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken over raw shrimp and calamari in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed employee placing raw chicken next to fully cooked chicken on char grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.switching from raw to ready to eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.while still wearing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods.opened can of cooked artichokes in walkin cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.grocery bags being used as food storage bags for precooked pizza dough in the walkin frezzer.
  • Observed shelf under prep table badly rusted
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.for chlorine Repeat Violation.03/17/09
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine sheild.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves where single service items are stored above prep coolers
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves where they store dirty dishes
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.grill cooler
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Waitstaff hand sink Corrected On Site.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by black smoke residue on in kitchen walls by back door area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.abc in the liquor storage area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.03/17/2009
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.03/17/09
8/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 53A-19-1:Observed expired food manager Certification.not complied
  • 03A-07-1:Observed potentially hazardous foods greater than 41F.crab cakes 54F,salmon,52,tuna 52 in grill cooler
  • 53A-09-1:No current certified food manager on site with 4 employee's or more.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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