Tuscan Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
3200 E Bay Dr Ste K, Largo, FL 33771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217266
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 7 basic (1 repeat)-20
- Emergency closure on Oct 27, still closedCounts in full until a follow-up lets the place reopen-35
- Safety score45
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsComplaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Closure extended
The problems weren't fixed yet. The business stays closed while the owner is given more time.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
More time given
Basic5
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
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 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
2 total dead roaches observed during inspection. 1 in left rear corner of floor and 1 on bottom shelf of cook line. Operator disposed of the dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized the area. No Vacate Brendon D at 11:07 am
More time givenFixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitOct 27, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
27 live roaches trapped on sticky paper placed in cook line prep area and food storage areas. 3 live roaches on the floor between tables in rear of kitchen Operator disposed of live roaches caught on sticky paper and then cleaned and sanitized the area. 3 live were not able to be caught. Provided form HR 5025-011
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: 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 form HR 5030-103, reporting agreement
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 FORM HR5030-104
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Discussed proper storage of in use utensils. Operator removed removed the utensils from the sanitizer to be washed, rinsed and sanitized
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Cloth used to line food pan containing herbs. Discussed the need to use a material approved for food contact such as coffee filters. Operator removed the cloth
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Lower reach in refrigeration on make table on cooks line has a build up of soil and food debris.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets of refrigerators on cook line soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Disposable foil containers and to go containers not inverted or protected.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
272 dead roaches trapped on sticky paper placed in cook area, prep area and storage areas. Operator disposed of dead roaches and then cleaned and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Gap in ceiling where the hood goes through the ceiling to vent. Recommended sealing open areas.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.