ROMERO'S TUSCANY BY THE SEA
308 S OCEANSHORE BLVD, Flagler Beach FL 32136 · 386.693.4055
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; sausage 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Sausage was above the fill line. Person in charge placed in freezer. 2nd temperature was 43F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple white cutting boards have dark marks that's no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in back area wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled.
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Dishwasher sanitizer not at minimum strength.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple white cutting boards have dark marks that's no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in back area wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food splash. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar are soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink was blocked by trash can. Person in charge moved trash can.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roasted garlic made 2 days ago not dated. Person in charge dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front spray bottle not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Bottled water in cooler next to food. Person in charge removed drink. Open cup on counter. Person in charge moved cup.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler and prep table. Person in charge moved knife.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Handles not smooth and easily cleanable. Wrapped at bottom with electrical tape.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood(calamari) thawing at room temperature. Person in charge placed in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth sanitizer on floor. Person in charge moved bucket.
Jul 18, 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled spray bottles.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor underneath fryer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler and table. Person in charge removed knife.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in salt. Person in charge removed scoop.
Jan 3, 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris on underside of blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in back is grooved.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer. Person in charge removed.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on white reach in freezer are torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in flour. Person in charge removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal over broccoli. Person in charge moved veal to store properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; sausage 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Sausage was above the fill line. Person in charge placed in freezer. 2nd temperature was 43F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf with canned goods. Person in charge removed phone.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Damp wiping cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Person in charge removed drink.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over raw fish. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge removed and placed in dish.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef in reach in cooler not dated. Also, 1/2&1/2 not dated. Person in charge dated all.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in soda box cabinet. Person in charge disposed of dead roach.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between make tables. Person in charge removed.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed cloth.
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