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TOSCANA PIZZA & GRILL

7671 W SAMPLE ROAD · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33065

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3357760
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377020
DBPR license1624228

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; 1. 2 live small flying insects on wall under triple sink 2. 2 live small flying insects flying under triple sink 3. 1 live small flying insect by utensils on prep table Operator has standing water in containers under the triple sink. Operator emptied containers, cleaned and sanitized area. No observed small live flying insects after cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak Philly in the reach in cooler next to the walk-in cooler in the prep area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hot case at the front counter, Spinach empanada (68F – Hot Holding); chicken empanada (71F – Hot Holding) held less than 3 hours, placed in the oven to reheat to 165°. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at the mop sink near back door. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 8

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Printed the clean up procedure. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pizza sauce at 52° at 1:30p to 51° at 2:30p, cooling since 9am, in the walk in cooler. Operator transferred to shallow pans, uncovered, and relocated in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand sink next to triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Printed employee reporting agreement. Operated reviewed and had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on cooked mashed potato and prepared spinach dip. Prepared on 8/23/23 per operator. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of red cleaner stored on shelf near triple sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris . 1.Heavy food debris under shelf in the walk-in cooler in the prep area. 2. Gaskets at the reach in freezer at the pizza counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink observed stored with food at the reach in freezer at the pizza counter. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. One knob at the hand sink not working by the triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam to go boxes above flip top by the oven, and foil pans at the front counter not stored inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic29-20-5

Basic – Very slow draining water in handwash sink near triple sink in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt at the grill with no label. Operator labeled "salt" during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.