Tuscany Caffe

6 Nw 1 Ave, Dania Beach, FL 33004

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tuscany Caffe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Dania Beach sits at 80, putting Tuscany Caffe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer- kitchen **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked lamb in Atosa refrigerator. Operator relocate ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over fish in refrigerator. Operator removed raw ground beef **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked lasagna stored in refrigerator. Per operator, lasagna cooked on 06/24/2024. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked lasagna stored in refrigerator. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned and Sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce no date mark. Per operator more than 24 hours. Operator corrected on site with date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Water buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed under pizza station.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand washing sink.

31B-04-4

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line, package of raw chicken above open container of heavy cream. Employee moved chicken to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In Atosa reach in cooler, packaged smoked salmon above case of raw vegetables. Employee moved salmon to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen and front counter hand sinks.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk in fliptop unit with not date mark. Restaurant closed previous day.

02C-03-5

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. Current certificates for remaining staff expired. New exams scheduled 12-13. **Corrective Action Taken**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle at front counter.

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil and bagged tomato sauce on floor in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tuscany Caffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tuscany Caffe on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tuscany Caffe?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tuscany Caffe.

How does Tuscany Caffe compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?

Tuscany Caffe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dania Beach average of 80.

Has Tuscany Caffe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tuscany Caffe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tuscany Caffe 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 Caffe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tuscany Caffe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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