Toscana
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2022
100
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Toscana stretching back to 2012. On Apr 21, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Toscana's record stops at Apr 21, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “approved thawing methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING NO MILK CRATES.
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Feb 18, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE THEN GRABBED A RAW HAMBURGER WITH THEIR BARE HANDS TO PUT IT ON THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND AFTER ANY OTHER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE HAMBURGER WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2373745 ON 6/16/20 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010B. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN SAUSAGES STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jun 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GOULASH,BOSNIAN KEBABS,SOUPS )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED AND NON WORKING LIGHTS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNITS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DINING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE OVEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C)- MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367-NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(D)-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES MUST BE LABELED OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11-OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE WORKING IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(D)-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A CART LINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)-EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE OVEN AND STOVE IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND OVEN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-204.11-EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interiors of coolers and kitchen shelvings not clean.Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles and remove dusts accumulations at ceiling ventilation cover at front counter service area and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Instructed to provide hair restraint for food handler when working around open foods and maintain.
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING/FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT PROVIDED INISDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers in dining, toilet room and prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside rear storage closet. Instructed to install light fixture.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING SALMON WRAP, CHICKEN SANDWICH AT TIME OF INSPECTION). PREMISES HAS TWO CITY CERTIFICATES POSTED, FOR HIDAJET KADRIC AND ANGEL TAPIA; HOWEVER PERSONS NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICE AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNER AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM; ALSO TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOODS.
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Jul 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA, BEEF SANDWICH, CHICKEN SANDWICH, HOT DOG ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER HIDAJET KADRIC CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOWED UP ON SITE AT 3:40PM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Jan 17, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT (FRONT SERVICE AREA).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toscana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toscana on file is from Apr 21, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toscana?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Toscana.
Has Toscana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Toscana have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Toscana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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