Tuscany Grill
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Tuscany Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 12 violations.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Tuscany Grill's latest score of 47 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. white sauce (44-45F - Cooling). Operator discarded the item **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. white sauce (44-45F - Cooling) Operator discarded item **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cooked touch raw chicken with gloves on. Then started to wash hands at hand wash sink with the same gloves on. Operator was stop took the gloves off and properly wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth under cutting board boards **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Slide 2 door reach in cooler shelving is soiled with rust
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under sauté station and use to be pizza station
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not cover in walk in cooler. Owner puts lids on food stored items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food container not labeled salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2026
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe dish washer touching dirty dishes to clean from dish washer machine. Reeducate the dish washer to wash hands before touching clean equipment and he did **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Outside of Raw Chicken tubs in walk in cooler are soiled
08B-27-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In multiple areas of kitchen. Manager had them removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-24-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe food dated from 1/26/2026 that is stored in walk in cooler. Issue stop sale. Operator replaced paper discard the food item **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found observed 4 rodent droppings behind electrical panel. Supervisors on duty stated next day callback. Operator did clean up droppings and discarded them**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe food dated from 1/26/2026 that is stored in walk in cooler. Issue stop sale. Operator replaced paper discard the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in servers station is not in operation
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lori and Gina
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and can opening blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink in servers station is not operating. **Warning**
27-19-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink next to walk in cooler
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving are soiled **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, walls, and floors are soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Tongs hanging on shelves in walkway
24-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand wash sink in dish area need a splash wall from clean equipment . Operator put a panel up for up **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observer 5 dead roaches. Operator clean and discarded dead roaches **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer and soda bibs in prep area
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on shelves in walkway
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt container
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving, clean equipment,
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected
25-06-4
12
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer machine reading 0ppm. Prime it and retest it and still reading 0ppm. Come to find out that there a leak in the line. Owner did called maintenance to see about problem maintenance did come and fix the problem. Now dish washer machine is reading 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line was use to fill up a pitcher of water.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves in are soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at Saute station #1 raw fish over green leafy. Operator removed green leafy from under raw fish **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs that were frozen on 9/19. And pulled from freezer 9/28 not dated it was pulled from the freezer. Manager had someone dated 9/28 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving
14-17-4
64
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline soiled through cutting grooves
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
78
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Observed cutting boards on cook line, can opener blade and microwave interior is soiled. Operator did took the can opener blade to the dishwasher and wash rinse and sanitize the can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator use 3 compartment sink to wash hands. Operator is re-educated and no knows to wash hands in certified hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in dish area soap dispenser was empty. Operator refill the soap dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator clean the exterior of dish washer machine before inspector finish conducting inspection **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station 3 door reach in cooler
29-49-6
64
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled above expo heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 bowing down around pipes - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ragu sauce cooling over night 64F **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, 10 small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In deep plastic bucket
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server station hand sink used as dump station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Can opener blade heavily soiled. Slicer blade and guard heavily soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 bowing down around pipes
36-32-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor drains on the cook line heavily soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-10-4
Basic - Hand sink on cook line heavily soiled **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Precook cutting the cabbage before washing.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wall soiled above expo heavily soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles with, water,alcohol and oil on the cook line **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
30
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board in prep area for bread.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On roll top cooler on cookline
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Roll top cooler salad cooler top coming apart.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cans of sauce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer operator states new freezer door has been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler that has consolidated shells and croutons stored have food debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in dish area and 3 in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle in dish area hangs below the flood rim of sink
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler on cook line across from stove top near the salad area. cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (52F - Cold Holding); clam (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); raw veal (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the unit had recently been restocked and moved all items to walk in cooler to reduce temperature In dessert Reach in cooler cheesecake (48F - Cold Holding); tiramisu (47F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib in dish area **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine on service aisle has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On counter in service aisle. Operator identified **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple throughout kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has an ice buildup on multiple surfaces **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tuscany Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tuscany Grill on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tuscany Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tuscany Grill.
How does Tuscany Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Tuscany Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Tuscany Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tuscany Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tuscany Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tuscany Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tuscany Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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