Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
86
Score
Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 17 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
14
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink with no device on hose connection side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on shelf with clean dishes. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table near back door: Marinara 110F. Chicken 81F. Meatballs 115F. Beef broth 116F. Queso 91F. Power was off on steam table. Employee stated all items were heated prior to placing in steam table. Employee began reheating items on stove then marinara 174F. Meatballs 186F. Queso 167F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cookline: Cooked shrimp with a date 11/28, discard date 12/4. Feta cheese with a date of 11/26, discard date 12/2. Boiled eggs with a date 11/26, discard date 12/2. Goat cheese with a date 11/26, discard date 12/2. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched hair and face and continued to touch clean equipment without washing hands.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Manager dumped water in hand sink near office. Also,several chemical bottles in sink near kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing kit for quaternary ammonium used at triple sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Missing for two new hired employees. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Turkey in reach in cooler with a date mark of 11/26. Manager stated turkey was frozen then removed from freezer yesterday, missing second date.
02C-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink near back door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays not inverted on shelf located in dining area at end of bar. Manager flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with vinegar and water not labeled. Manager added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee preparing food with bracelet on.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Yogurt on shelf over cole slaw on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food container with fork on prep table near steam table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over steam table. Dunkin donut drink on prep table in server station. Drink on prep table near warewash area. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates with food contact surface up on shelf at end of bar in dining area. Manager flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
19
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line, cream of mushroom date marked 3/27/23.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line: beef 93-105F, also gravy 98F Manager moved to stove to reheated to at least 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no vacuum breaker installed on any side of the splitter
29-42-4
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.
11-26-1
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. Inspector provided a digital copy, manager printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the bar area, blocked by tray, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No documents available at inspection time **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium at the bar area.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted or in menu for burgers and steaks. Inspector provided a digital copy, manager printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. aAt the cook line, tuna not removed from reduce oxygen package, Employee cut each bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, chicken case on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids with cracks.
14-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep tables, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
27
Oct 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen.
How does Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tuscany Restaurant & Bar at Summer Glen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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