Toscana Mare
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Toscana Mare has five inspections in the public record. Toscana Mare was last inspected on Apr 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key Biscayne restaurant scores 57. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
78
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. Provided to manager via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna inside walk in cooler and cooked shredded beef inside reach in cooler at cook line with no date marked, as per manager for approximately 2 days prior **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in coolers throughout kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on shelf by handwashing sink at dishwasher. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays by kitchen entrance stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork inside walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and cheese inside ROP not removed from packaging within 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-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 to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked A sag a at reach in cooler in kitchen missing date marking. As per chef lasagna was prepared more than 24 hours before.
02C-02-5
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. Provided to operator during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan soiled with accumulated dust and debris in ware washing area. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plates stored on floor in kitchen entrance.
25-05-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
52
Mar 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
90
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of tomato sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled at cook line. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toscana Mare last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toscana Mare on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toscana Mare?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Toscana Mare.
How does Toscana Mare compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
Toscana Mare most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has Toscana Mare's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Toscana Mare have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Toscana Mare 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 Toscana Mare inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toscana Mare is inspected around two times per year on average.
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