Toscana Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025
45
Score
Going back to 2023, Toscana Bistro has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kinga Salmon, lacks proof of manager certification. No other employees have manager certification **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. **Admin Complaint**
50-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs to both bathrooms used by employees **Warning**
31B-04-4
45
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment stored on floor in hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
95
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
32
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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 . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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 . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cutting boards in food prep area soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Provided employee reporting agreement, all new employees read and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser without label. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour labeled as roasted red pepper. Operator relabeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-01-4
50
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47°. Raw chicken. 47°. Milk 47°. In frontline cooler. Per Person In Charge items placed just few heirs before. Moved by manager to another cooler. Frontline pizzas at 78°,80°,80°, per Person In Charge . Items placed about 2 hrs before. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. About 3 tiny flies in rear food storage room. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 12/1/22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Waster water on grounds by rear of Establishment by dumpster. Unable to gain access to dumpster without tracking onto waste water. **Warning**
28-13-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Broken/ missing pipe under one compartment of three compartment sink. (Unable to fill water in that compartment). Establishment lacks means to warewash equipment due to plumbing issues. **Warning**
16-22-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser in restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - 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. Frontline cooler . Foods not holding at 41° or below. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken/ missing pipe under one compartment of three compartment sink. (Unable to fill water in that compartment). Establishment lacks means to warewash equipment due to plumbing issues. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of flour uncovered in rear prep room. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
26
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toscana Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toscana Bistro on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toscana Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Toscana Bistro.
How does Toscana Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Toscana Bistro most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Toscana Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Toscana Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Toscana Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Toscana Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toscana Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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