TASCA PAELLA
401 BISCAYNE BLVD UNIT 1030
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket near ice machine and dishwasher area. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located near bar area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer and reach freezer ice cream. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located cooked line area.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over whole tomatoes also raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 11-27-4: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. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Located near dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed door blocked hand wash sink located next to dishwasher area. Operator removed the door. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to dishwasher area also employee bathroom Operator provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located cooked line area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Located near dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
9
Basic
8
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler located cooked linen area and also reach in cooler and walking cooler in disrepair door for walk in freezer is open during inspection.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in cooked line area. Operator removed during inspection.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located cooked line area and also reach in cooler near walk in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
- 29-01-4:Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Hand was sink near ice machine and dishwasher area. Operator fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located cooked line area.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking cup then prepared food without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (84F - Cold Holding) located inside cooked line area. As per operator from the previous day.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (84F - Cold Holding) located inside cooked line area. As per operator from the previous day. See stop sale.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 11-27-4: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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Located near dishwasher machine.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal tray inside hand wash sink located at cooked line area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area and cooked line. Operator provided during inspection.
- 53B-01-5: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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area and cooked line. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 9 intermediate, 8 basic).