TOSCANA BISTRO
3142 NE 9 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
Last inspected Apr 3, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
APR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023028123 | May 31, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line in flip top cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bacon. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kinga Salmon, lacks proof of manager certification. No other employees have manager certification
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels supplied at handwashing sink on cook line. Operator provided paper towels
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator does not have written plan for TPHC for pizza slices. Emailed operator form
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs to both bathrooms used by employees
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment stored on floor in hallway.
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide can in restroom. Operator removed.
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 - front counter glass unit - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by ice machine blocked by glass door merchandizing refrigerator. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by ice machine. Operator replaced.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottles of Gatorade stored on hallway floor.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Several bags of trash outside of back establishment door.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment stored on floor in hallway.
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented can present. 1-#10 can pizza sauce - See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Middle cookline flip top - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat garlic/cheese spread. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - middle flip top - sliced cheese (55F); butter (55-58F); raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (59F); feta cheese (58F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - middle flip top - sliced cheese (55F); butter (55-58F); raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (59F); feta cheese (58F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - pizza slices (90F - Hot Holding). Per operator placed in unit 15 minutes ago. Reviewed hot holding and Time as a Public Health Control. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control.
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 handout to operator.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection.
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. Cookline - Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and cell phone on flip top cutting board. Operator removed.
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Far left Flip top cooler in the food prep area; cheese (51F); ham (51F); turkey (51F); milk (51F); cream cheese spread (51F); garlic in oil (51F); custard (51F); heavy cream (51F); scampi sauce (51F), all items held overnight in unit. No items portioned or prepared or pooled today. Ice buildup observed along back wall inside the cooler. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Far left Flip top cooler in the food prep area; cheese (51F); ham (51F); turkey (51F); milk (51F); cream cheese spread (51F); garlic in oil (51F); custard (51F); heavy cream (51F); scampi sauce (51F), all items held overnight in unit. No items portioned or prepared or pooled today. Ice buildup observed along back wall inside the cooler. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting boards in food prep area soiled.
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 employee reporting agreement, all new employees read and signed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser without label. Operator labeled during inspection.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Current license not displayed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour labeled as roasted red pepper. Operator relabeled during inspection.
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