Romero's Tuscany by the Sea

308 S Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL 32136 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800864

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 92 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 6, 2026

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority · fixed by the Aug 6 follow-up · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 6 follow-up), 5 basic
-8
Safety score92

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug52026

Routine inspection

6 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 5, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Dishwasher sanitizer not at minimum strength .
Basic5
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Multiple white cutting boards have dark marks that's no longer cleanable.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Microwave in kitchen soiled with food splash. Operator cleaned during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Reach in cooler shelves on cookline soiled.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark mold like substance.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Cups in back area wet nesting.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.