LUCA TURCI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
153 E MORSE BLVD, Winter Park FL 32789 · 4079852577
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed operator handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021011378 | Jan 5, 2021 | Apr 8, 2021 | $160 |
| 4--2017021682 | Mar 29, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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/ 5 back of house and 2 front of house employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Alcohol spray bottle with no label. Operator placed label during inspection
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food next to ready to eat in salad station reach in cooler. Operator removed
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris behind equipment at cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair next to salad station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with debris. Operator cleaned during inspection
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at 3 compartment sink
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burrata 55F next to steam well. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed on ice for temperature recovery
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with cart. Operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for 3 compartment sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Alcohol spray bottle not labeled. At dish area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at dry storage area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for 3 compartment sink. Operator ordered item during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Alcohol spray bottle at server station with no label
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white chest freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator ordered item during inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers with no label
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Risotto made on 11/27 Molho sauce- made on 11/26
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All stand up freezers and chest freezer
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw meat scraps stored over fries in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce and strawberries.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine dm
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training records missing training date and expiration date
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee breading shrimps while wearing a watch. Employee scooping ice while wearing a watch
Food stored on floor.Bulk floor kept on floor
Hole in or other damage to wall.Hole on wall over reach in coolers located in back storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach in freezer located in back storage have debris
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Emailed operator handout
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cooks line
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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by front door.Operator moved
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at cooks line
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.