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TUSCANY RESTAURANT & BAR AT SUMMER GLEN

1450 SW 154 ST RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34473

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3409849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8566595
DBPR license5202640

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – 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. Employee picked up pen from floor and proceeded to handle clean pans without washing hands. Employee stopped and washed hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine next to three compartment sink, 155F. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area.

#15High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item was prepared on 3/18 as item was date marked 3/18. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in steam table along back wall of kitchen: meatballs (125F – Hot Holding). Manager stated item reheated and placed in steam table two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager reheated item on stove top, 181F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside of back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head in wait station. Water nozzles for tea machines in wait station. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad stored in hand washing sink next to back door. Manager removed scrub pad from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#20Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No consumer advisory available. Manager placed consumer advisory on wall at host stand. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available for dish machine next to three compartment sink.

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand towels not dispensing properly at hand washing sink next to office. Employee removed towels from dispenser and placed towels on counter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.

#2Basic24-24-4

Basic – Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Chafing dishes stored outside behind building.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches on top of dish machine. Owner discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes and phone stored on prep table next to office. Employee removed items from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for sausage in reach-in cooler next to steam table in back of kitchen.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor next to three compartment sink. Bag of sweet potato fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager placed items on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps between hood filters above cook line.

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on top of ice machine. Employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized ice scoops then placed scoops in a pan. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ovens across from walk-in cooler. Top of dish machine next to three compartment sink.

#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dry storage room next to ice machine.

#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager placed wet towel in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

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