Tuscany Grill & Pizzeria, 36178 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TUSCANY GRILL & PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 36178 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5603599
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 1/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees... kitchen, by back door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water... Raw chicken.
  • Basic - Wall soiled caulking with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... Thawing fish in back hand wash sink.
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees... Sink in back by exit door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair... pizza prep cooler.
  • Basic - Tilapia stored on floor... Walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet... 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... feta cheese 45. Transferred to adjacent cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... prepared rabbit, walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Salad 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.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Door gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Lasagna 45?, later temp 39? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Identified 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.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training certificates not completed.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... meatballs @ 45 f. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... lasagna @ 47 f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled kitchen prep table shelving.
  • Observed soiled walk in cooler ac fan cover.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Prep cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... red snapper @ 46 f., right side walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... scallops @ 45 f, line cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed right side walk in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer in reach cola glass door cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair... pizza prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...lasagna @ 48 f., reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item, can of WD40 stored by food...dry storage.
  • Observed walk in freezer door frame has excess ice buildup.
  • Critical - Prep cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ...Repairman on site.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed container of breading food floor...dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed employee training certificates not filled out.
  • Observed frost buildup around walk in freezer door/frame.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...chicken parm @ 46 f., walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed shoes stored next to tomato cans...dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed walk in cooler #2 ambient temp @ 45 f.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered breaded chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Observed moderate grease/dust buildup on hood system.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed box of eggs stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...kitchen.
  • Observed wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed comet cleanser stored on dishmachine top.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...bar.
  • One ceiling tile missing...kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided.
2/23/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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