Tuscan Bistro, 4480 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TUSCAN BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4480 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
License #: 4605125
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single serve tin plates on shelf under wait window not inverted. Items were inverted while still present. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container holding a bleach product (as per employee) without labeling.
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine place on shelf over food surface. Bottle removed from shelf while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Observed one container of half and half in the reach in cooler under wait window and one container of mayonnaise in the walk in cooler without proper date marking.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food containers holding foods in the reach in coolers and the walk in cooler without proper date marking.
11/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to rear door.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single use tin plates on shelf not inverted next to delivery window.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed multilevel foods in walk on cooler not covered. Cover applied while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on door for reach in cooler next to three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over cook line.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach on coolers on cook line under window.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink next to the coffee machine used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing fish in standing water. Thawing process for one and a half hours as per employee. Advised to place fish under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Two Lights not functioning over cook line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of flour without proper labeling
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed debris build up under equipment on the floor on the cook line.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO bottles free standing against the wall near rear door.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed multiple foods stored in reach in coolers and in walk in cooler without proper covering.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on reach in cooler next to three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Over the salad prep table next to rear door.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture without proper shielding over salad prep table.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed meat stored in walk in freezer in "thank you " bags on shelf.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at rear wall near rear door.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in reach n coolers and in walk in cooler without proper date marking.
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Existing ice machine located outside with no overhead protection.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed wiping rags throughout kitchen area.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.food containers
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Provided information for employee training programs. www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr On callback, no proof of employee training. No certificates available.
1/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. added outside seating addition. Provided seating change evaluation form. Counted 50 seats added outside. Need to update license seat count.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Provided information for employee training programs. www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. blade area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. wine bottle corks in bar handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles. yellowish, bluish liquids; near dishmachine area shelf
11/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing wine bottles in bar handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 6 drawer reach in cooler under stove
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. left of 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white bin in back area of kitchen
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin for beverage
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair. drawers under stove
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between reach in cooler and steam table, cookline
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53 F soup, lamb; 51 F soft cheese Corrected On Site. iced down potentially hazardous food in walk-in cooler; also walk-in freezer door was open to help cool down unit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk-in cooler about 50 F ambient temperature. Operator had walk-in freezer door open to help keep walk-in cooler temperature down. Read comment section for walk-in cooler repairs, technician was called again during inspection.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in 3 compartment sink
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. food preparers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. reach-in cooler drawers under stove
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine/wiping cloths, 3 compartment sink. need chlorine test strips since this was being used. [had quaternary ammonium strips]
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black-like slime on soda gun dispensing nozzle [red cap]. bar area
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. dicer had encrusted food debris
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under stove in cookline
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine 200+ ppm for wiping cloths Corrected On Site. now 100 ppm
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soaps, sauces in walkin cooler have been cold held over 24 hours as per operator.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rubbermaid white bin with white powder
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. found soup, 61 F at steam table, water of steam table was 145 F; need to quick reheat on stove to get proper temperature. Corrected On Site. operator put soup in pot and reheated on stove.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken above raw shrimp in cookline reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. top of reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reachin cooler drawers under stove
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar handwash sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. left of 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar handwash sink
6/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 52 F ambient temperature of right reachin cooler drawer under stove; left & middle sides are at 43 F ambient temperature. Need to have at 41 F or below before using for PHF storage.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units. reachin coolers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of ice machine
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler drawers under stove
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees. all in kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions. all handwash stations
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by 3 compartment sink
12/31/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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