TUSCAN CAFÉ

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observe$ approximately 5 small black flying insects on whole onions on bottom shelf of food preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed onions. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pancake batter in 3 door reach-in cooler on cookline. Operator moved beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.observed one live roach in dish area on the wall next to mop sink. Operator removed and discarded live roach. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter on food preparation table in kitchen next to cook line at 75F. Employee stated the butter had been there since the day before. Employee voluntarily discarded butter. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on food preparation table in kitchen next to cook line at 75F. Employee stated the butter had been there since the day before. Employee voluntarily discarded butter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and poached eggs on the menu without an identifier.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple spots in kitchen with missing cove molding.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board in dish area with grooves. Operator discarded cutting boards through. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in kitchen, one beneath a single door make station. Observed 1 dead roach in dish area next to mop sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on shelf next to plates on the cook line. Employee removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor in the kitchen next to cook line. Operator moved oil off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed base of wall around the mop sink in dish area in disrepair with missing dry wall pieces.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe beneath steam table on the cook line.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the cooler. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler nearest the steam table. The stated the lettuce had been held for approximately 2 hours. Observed coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (60F - Cold Holding) in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the eggs were delivered at 6:30AM and an employee did not arrive until 8AM. Temperature was recorded at 12:30PM. The operator discarded the eggs. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Observed raw shell eggs ambient (48F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. An employee stated the eggs had been held for approximately 1 hour. The employee emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the cold holding unit. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On the wiping cloth chlorine solution above 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on the menu not identified as under cooked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at the server expo line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Observed the menu advertising fresh never frozen hamburgers. Observed frozen hamburger patties in the reach in freezer. An employee stated the frozen ground beef is used for hamburgers. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on the cook line and the server station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. Observed raw beef stored on top of Italian deli meats in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the cooler. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler nearest the steam table. The stated the lettuce had been held for approximately 2 hours. Observed coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (60F - Cold Holding) in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the eggs were delivered at 6:30AM and an employee did not arrive until 8AM. Temperature was recorded at 12:30PM. The operator discarded the eggs. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On the wiping cloth chlorine solution above 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on the menu not identified as under cooked.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ James Nadell certified through Aways Safe arrived prior to the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at the server expo line.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of unwashed onions in the prep area. The employee bag was properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish area.

Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Observed the menu advertising fresh never frozen hamburgers. Observed frozen hamburger patties in the reach in freezer. An employee stated the frozen ground beef is used for hamburgers. Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of flour stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the container of flour. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a plastic container of cooked turkey stored on top of an uncovered container of cooked gyro meat in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored on top of cooked ham in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the mushrooms. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink and the server station.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on the cook line and the server station. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed the establishment changed ownership over 1 month without submitting license change to DBPR. Warning Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cracked shell eggs stored over chicken salad in the stand-up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the egg mix. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked corned beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (64F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (62F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (52F - Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler on the cook line for an undetermined amount of time. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corned beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (64F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (62F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (52F - Cold Holding) in a reach in cooler on the cook line for an undetermined amount of time. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink covered with a silverware rack. The operator removed the silverware rack. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for change of ownership. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator posted a consumer advisory in the lobby. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in the ceiling tile in the dish area. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the exposed line. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage on a table near clean utensils. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers on the cook line. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in coolers on the cook line. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the expo line. Priority: Basic