Taverna Toscana
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Taverna Toscana, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained”, which has been cited two times.
Taverna Toscana's latest score of 64 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator moved shell eggs to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed shellfish tags not in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainers in handwashing sinks in inside bar area. Operator removed strainers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime in ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor near stairs in kitchen. Operator removed oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw beef vacuum sealed dated 10/7. Observedsous vide meatballs and osso bucco in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Establishment is still using Reduced Oxygen Packaging with no HACCP plan submitted. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed HACCP plan submitted for ROP for storage and was received. Observed procedures on plan submitted being followed.
03G-50-1
90
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw beef vacuum sealed dated 10/7. Observedsous vide meatballs and osso bucco in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Establishment is still using Reduced Oxygen Packaging with no HACCP plan submitted. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw tuna stored over cooked octopus in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw beef vacuum sealed dated 10/7. Observedsous vide meatballs and osso bucco in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed souls vide meatballs and osso bucco in walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back packs on shelf in preparation area next to food. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water on cook line at 96F. Chef corrected by adjusting water to 148F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of plastic cups on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed calamari defrosting in standing water on table in preparation area. Chef placed in sink with running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
58
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed in salad reach in cooler raw shell eggs over clean cut lettuce. Employee removed raw shell eggs. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area meat saw with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned saw. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled.Person in charge labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date sold. Chef marked labels. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
13-04-4
58
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not maintained in chronological order. Chef placed in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date sold. Chef marked labels. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed mussels tags removed from container before last one sold. Chef placed tags in container. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed steak tartar menu item with no raw animal food identifier.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date labels on water filters.
29-28-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 75f water. Chef removed from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
55
May 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taverna Toscana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taverna Toscana on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taverna Toscana?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taverna Toscana.
How does Taverna Toscana compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Taverna Toscana most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Taverna Toscana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taverna Toscana have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taverna Toscana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taverna Toscana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taverna Toscana is inspected around four times per year on average.
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