TUSCANY GRILL
6630 COLONNADE AVE, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321-693-6254
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
SEP 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, 10 small flying insects in food preparation area.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023003136 | Sep 14, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Walk in cooler shelves are soiled with old food debris
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup and cornstarch. Operator removed cup
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sauté station #1 slice cooked sausage; (49F - cooling); cooked dice chicken (49F - cooling); goat cheese (49F - cooling); raw beef (49F - Cooling); raw shrimp (49F - Cooling); raw salmon (49F - Cooling)
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In Use damaged container lids covering raw chicken. Operator removed and discarded the damaged container lid and replace it with a new one
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Not labeled Cajun seasoning. Operator label the container
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. white sauce (44-45F - Cooling) Operator discarded item
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cooked touch raw chicken with gloves on. Then started to wash hands at hand wash sink with the same gloves on. Operator was stop took the gloves off and properly wash hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. white sauce (44-45F - Cooling). Operator discarded the item
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth under cutting board boards
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Slide 2 door reach in cooler shelving is soiled with rust
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under sauté station and use to be pizza station
Stored food not covered. Observed food not cover in walk in cooler. Owner puts lids on food stored items
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food container not labeled salt
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe dish washer touching dirty dishes to clean from dish washer machine. Reeducate the dish washer to wash hands before touching clean equipment and he did
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Outside of Raw Chicken tubs in walk in cooler are soiled
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In multiple areas of kitchen. Manager had them removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe food dated from 1/26/2026 that is stored in walk in cooler. Issue stop sale. Operator replaced paper discard the food item
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found observed 4 rodent droppings behind electrical panel. Supervisors on duty stated next day callback. Operator did clean up droppings and discarded them
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe food dated from 1/26/2026 that is stored in walk in cooler. Issue stop sale. Operator replaced paper discard the food item.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lori and Gina
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and can opening blade
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink in servers station is not operating.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in servers station is not in operation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, walls, and floors are soiled
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Tongs hanging on shelves in walkway
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand wash sink in dish area need a splash wall from clean equipment. Operator put a panel up for up
Dead roaches on premises. Observer 5 dead roaches. Operator clean and discarded dead roaches
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer and soda bibs in prep area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on shelves in walkway
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving, clean equipment,
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected
Walk-in cooler shelving are soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink next to walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Dish washer machine reading 0ppm. Prime it and retest it and still reading 0ppm. Come to find out that there a leak in the line. Owner did called maintenance to see about problem maintenance did come and fix the problem. Now dish washer machine is reading 50ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line was use to fill up a pitcher of water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves in are soiled with food debris
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at Saute station #1 raw fish over green leafy. Operator removed green leafy from under raw fish
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs that were frozen on 9/19. And pulled from freezer 9/28 not dated it was pulled from the freezer. Manager had someone dated 9/28
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline soiled through cutting grooves
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator use 3 compartment sink to wash hands. Operator is re-educated and no knows to wash hands in certified hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in dish area soap dispenser was empty. Operator refill the soap dispenser
Observed cutting boards on cook line, can opener blade and microwave interior is soiled. Operator did took the can opener blade to the dishwasher and wash rinse and sanitize the can opener blade.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator clean the exterior of dish washer machine before inspector finish conducting inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station 3 door reach in cooler
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitized bucket stored directly on the floor. Operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled. Operator
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in ceiling tiles in kitchen tiles are sagging around dish washer area
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. Observed cup with no lid of water that was stored on top of grilled station. Operator
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on cookline sauté station reach in cooler doors gaskets are in poor repair gaskets are little torn
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line tongs store on equipment handle. Operator
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cookline interior is soiled. Operator
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ceiling and wall above cookline walls is soiled with dust
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid ( water soap) not labeled. Operator
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 bowing down around pipes
Wall soiled above expo heavily soiled
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ragu sauce cooling over night 64F
Live, 10 small flying insects in food preparation area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Can opener blade heavily soiled. Slicer blade and guard heavily soiled.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In deep plastic bucket
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server station hand sink used as dump station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 bowing down around pipes
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. Coffee in prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in dry storage area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor drains on the cook line heavily soiled.
Hand sink on cook line heavily soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Precook cutting the cabbage before washing.
Wall soiled above expo heavily soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles with, water,alcohol and oil on the cook 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.