The Tuscan Grille, 1916 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE TUSCAN GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1916 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach, FL 32136
License #: 2800756
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 3/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
3/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Numerous coffee cups in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Garlic in oil , soft cheese - 48-50°f prep-cooler kitchen, butter 48°f - reach in cooler wait station: do not use unit until it maintains Potentially Hazardous Foods to below 41°f
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of sugar on floor : dry goods **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Kitchen near handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensils by handwash sink : kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under three compartment sink :
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Numerous Bulk Food Containers **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil , soft cheese - 48-50°f prep-cooler kitchen, butter 48°f - reach in cooler wait station: Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Test strips bleached out : : Chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large pan in kitchen Handwash sink . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in handwash sink : kitchen
3/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Sugar bags **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Silverware items in soiled tray **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Sugar bag **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Prep line
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Numerous in. Kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk foods containers
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Dry goods room
  • 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. Deli meats in Walk in Cooler
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Kitchen
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.65?f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. One dead By handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cuttings bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils In handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIVES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT / SUBJECT TO SPLASH :COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE JACKET ON PLATES :REAR KITCHEN . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. METAL BRUSH IN OIL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BREADS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING LEMONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF OVER PLANT FOODS WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMS NOT PROTECTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. DRY STORAGE AREA
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. SPATULA UNDER EQUIPMENT : COOKLINE
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE , WATER
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. EMPLOYEE HANDLING DAIRY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. WOOD SURFACES NOT SEALED : BULKFOOD CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. HOLDING SANIBUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.BAG ONIONS ON FLOOR, ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. COOKLINE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS, "STERILITE" CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. CHLORINE IN SANIBUCKET AT GREATER THAN 300PPM
  • Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
2/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT HANDSINK
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCET
9/6/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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