LA SCALA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed clams and raw mussels stored above individual water bottles and other beverages on a shelf inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged and placed raw items on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided to operator via email.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed near slicer soiled with food debris and also with over amount of grease for the knobs.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided poster via email and discussed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed not smooth ceilings in the kitchen, prep and warewash areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over 3CS. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some tiles soiled with water stains on tiles above kitchen and warewah area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for ice chest across dish machine and white upright near prep table.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Discussed required to provide when consumer ask. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan guard soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on one shelf in the WIC. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator via email. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Per operator did not receive from inspector. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Observed ceiling not smooth at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Ceiling tile missing. Observed over 3CS Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan guard soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Observed WIC fan guard soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at WIC shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: Observed at WIC rusted shelves. Time Extended

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

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. Provided to operator via email.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Coached employee and employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2021 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired on 2022. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed by 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth throughout preparation tables at cook line.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2021 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired on 2022.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during inspection. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut calamari in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employee reporting agreement in back of food handler book. Operator signed and employees as well during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled. Observed door handles at walk in cooler soiled.

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ owner Chandra De Silva 03-03-2017 expired 3-03-22 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: No current food management certification available expired chandra de Silva 3-3-22 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Clam and mussel-tags not marked with last date served.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle and gasket soiled. Observed reach cooler handles soiled. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by ware wash area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Observed wall above the triple sink soiled.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.