Viera West, Brevard County

TUSCANY GRILL

6630 COLONNADE AVE, Viera West, FL 32940

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Viera West
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 21, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 24527342

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. white sauce (44-45F - Cooling) Operator discarded item Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 24527341

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cooked touch raw chicken with gloves on. Then started to wash hands at hand wash sink with the same gloves on. Operator was stop took the gloves off and properly wash hands Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24527344

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. white sauce (44-45F - Cooling). Operator discarded the item Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24527340

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth under cutting board boards Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24527339

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 24527345

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Slide 2 door reach in cooler shelving is soiled with rust

29-49-6

Detail 24527343

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under sauté station and use to be pizza station

08B-12-5

Detail 24527346

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not cover in walk in cooler. Owner puts lids on food stored items Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24527347

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food container not labeled salt Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 16Total: 26

12A-13-4

Detail 24345413

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe dish washer touching dirty dishes to clean from dish washer machine. Reeducate the dish washer to wash hands before touching clean equipment and he did Corrected On-Site

08B-27-4

Detail 24345421

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Outside of Raw Chicken tubs in walk in cooler are soiled

41-24-4

Detail 24345417

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In multiple areas of kitchen. Manager had them removed. Corrective Action Taken

02C-01-5

Detail 24345410

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe food dated from 1/26/2026 that is stored in walk in cooler. Issue stop sale. Operator replaced paper discard the food item Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 24345400

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found observed 4 rodent droppings behind electrical panel. Supervisors on duty stated next day callback. Operator did clean up droppings and discarded themWarning Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24345420

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe food dated from 1/26/2026 that is stored in walk in cooler. Issue stop sale. Operator replaced paper discard the food item. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 24345399

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lori and Gina

22-02-4

Detail 24345424

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and can opening blade

27-19-4

Detail 24345411

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink in servers station is not operating. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24345406

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in servers station is not in operation

16-21-4

Detail 24345403

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 24345408

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-34-5

Detail 24345409

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, walls, and floors are soiled

24-03-4

Detail 24345402

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Tongs hanging on shelves in walkway

24-27-4

Detail 24345418

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand wash sink in dish area need a splash wall from clean equipment . Operator put a panel up for up Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24345404

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observer 5 dead roaches. Operator clean and discarded dead roaches Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 24345405

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer and soda bibs in prep area

10-20-4

Detail 24345422

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on shelves in walkway

10-01-5

Detail 24345414

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt container

23-03-4

Detail 24345412

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving, clean equipment,

16-46-4

Detail 24345401

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 24345419

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-06-4

Detail 24345407

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected

14-17-4

Detail 24345415

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving are soiled Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 24345416

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink next to walk in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 24345423

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Jan 8, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24289231

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer machine reading 0ppm. Prime it and retest it and still reading 0ppm. Come to find out that there a leak in the line. Owner did called maintenance to see about problem maintenance did come and fix the problem. Now dish washer machine is reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24289232

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line was use to fill up a pitcher of water.

14-69-4

Detail 24289230

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24289234

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24289233

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves in are soiled with food debris Repeat Violation

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24073048

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at Saute station #1 raw fish over green leafy. Operator removed green leafy from under raw fish Corrected On-Site

02C-08-5

Detail 24073047

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs that were frozen on 9/19. And pulled from freezer 9/28 not dated it was pulled from the freezer. Manager had someone dated 9/28 Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24073050

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24073049

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

29-49-6

Detail 24073046

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler

14-17-4

Detail 24073051

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23702358

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline soiled through cutting grooves

14-69-4

Detail 23702359

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 23702356

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

16-46-4

Detail 23702357

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Nov 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-69-4

Detail 23372321

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

16-46-4

Detail 23372320

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23372319

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station Repeat Violation

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-03-4

Detail 23316093

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator use 3 compartment sink to wash hands. Operator is re-educated and no knows to wash hands in certified hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23316092

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in dish area soap dispenser was empty. Operator refill the soap dispenser Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23316095

Intermediate - Observed cutting boards on cook line, can opener blade and microwave interior is soiled. Operator did took the can opener blade to the dishwasher and wash rinse and sanitize the can opener blade.

16-21-4

Detail 23316094

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator clean the exterior of dish washer machine before inspector finish conducting inspection Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23316096

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 23316097

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station 3 door reach in cooler

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 22707407

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitized bucket stored directly on the floor. Operator Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22707404

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled. Operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22707402

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen tiles are sagging around dish washer area Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 22707410

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup with no lid of water that was stored on top of grilled station. Operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22707408

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on cookline sauté station reach in cooler doors gaskets are in poor repair gaskets are little torn

10-20-4

Detail 22707403

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line tongs store on equipment handle. Operator Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22707406

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cookline interior is soiled. Operator Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22707405

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ceiling and wall above cookline walls is soiled with dust Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22707409

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid ( water soap) not labeled. Operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 22438991

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 bowing down around pipes - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22438992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled above expo heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 22435882

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ragu sauce cooling over night 64F Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22435883

High Priority - Live, 10 small flying insects in food preparation area. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22435891

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

22-02-4

Detail 22435890

Intermediate - Can opener blade heavily soiled. Slicer blade and guard heavily soiled. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 22435878

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In deep plastic bucket

31A-11-4

Detail 22435880

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server station hand sink used as dump station.

36-32-5

Detail 22435885

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 bowing down around pipes

12B-12-5

Detail 22435881

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee in prep area Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22435888

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in dry storage area Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22435879

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

36-10-4

Detail 22435889

Basic - Floor drains on the cook line heavily soiled. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22435887

Basic - Hand sink on cook line heavily soiled Corrective Action Taken

08B-39-4

Detail 22435884

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Precook cutting the cabbage before washing.

36-27-5

Detail 22435886

Basic - Wall soiled above expo heavily soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 22435892

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles with, water,alcohol and oil on the cook line Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 21799297

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21799290

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board in prep area for bread.

14-71-4

Detail 21799295

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On roll top cooler on cookline

12B-07-4

Detail 21799291

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21799296

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Roll top cooler salad cooler top coming apart.

08B-47-4

Detail 21799289

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cans of sauce Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21799293

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer operator states new freezer door has been ordered. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21799294

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler that has consolidated shells and croutons stored have food debris build up.

02D-01-5

Detail 21799292

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21354473

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in dish area and 3 in prep area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-37-4

Detail 21354467

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle in dish area hangs below the flood rim of sink

03A-02-5

Detail 21354471

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler on cook line across from stove top near the salad area. cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (52F - Cold Holding); clam (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); raw veal (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the unit had recently been restocked and moved all items to walk in cooler to reduce temperature In dessert Reach in cooler cheesecake (48F - Cold Holding); tiramisu (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to walk in freezer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21354469

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib in dish area Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21354472

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine on service aisle has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21354470

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On counter in service aisle. Operator identified Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21354468

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple throughout kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 21354466

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has an ice buildup on multiple surfaces Repeat Violation

May 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-01-5

Detail 20972661

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menus do not reflect salmon being served undercooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: No change Time Extended

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 20971174

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen areas. Observed 2 live flying insects in dining area

08A-05-6

Detail 20971173

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line in Reach in cooler. Raw scallops being stored over butter and a container of pesto. Operator rearranged Reach in cooler . Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20971168

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. In Reach in cooler across from stove top. cooked sausage (50°F - Cold Holding); clams (49°F - Cold Holding); mussels (49°F - Cold Holding); butter (50°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (54°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49°F - Cold Holding) items were over stocked after the lunch rush. Operator removed and returned to refrigeration Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20971170

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. Marsala (112°F - Hot Holding) containing heavy cream and cooked mushrooms. Operator stated that it had been in the well since open. SEE STOP SALE Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20971167

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib in dish area.

02B-01-5

Detail 20971177

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menus do not reflect salmon being served undercooked. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20971169

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment does not have a consumer advisory available. Provided operator with signage. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20971172

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance on interior behind deflector plate

36-37-5

Detail 20971171

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling over service area in dining room is not smooth and easily cleanable.

14-69-4

Detail 20971175

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a build up of ice on ceiling, walls, condenser and along door

10-20-4

Detail 20971176

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line. Tongs hanging on front door of oven. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Nov 10, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 20651063

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish washing area not labeling with amber liquid.

14-06-4

Detail 20651062

Basic - Cement blocks holding pizza oven Non food-contact surface not properly sealed.