TONY PIZZA CAFE
19329 NW 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the tuna salad. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed scoop handle inside the tuna salad. Operator removed. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the 3 door reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed gaskets soiled in the 3 door reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed white long cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed white long cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by the trash can. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed handwashing sink blocked by the trash can. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the warewashing handwashing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed ice in the warewashing handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the tuna salad. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the 3 door reach in cooler. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed white long cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Observed wiping cloths stored on top of the reach in cooler not stored in the sanitizer bucket. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Alfredo sauce stored in standing water in the kitchen. Warning
- 53A-03-7: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/ Observed Bradford terry with an expired manager certificate on 11/19/24. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by the trash can. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the warewashing handwashing sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed metal 2 door reach in cooler with a missing door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed metal 2 door reach in cooler with a missing door handle. **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Front counter handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: At the time of the callback inspection observed new handle for the hot water, but not installed. Operator is awaiting plumber to fix it. **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple pizza dough containers cracked throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed multiple pizza dough containers cracked throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by the warewashing area heavily soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in the pasta area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed shelves by the warewashing area heavily soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in the pasta area. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored around the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored around the kitchen. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the front counter handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: At the time of the callback inspection observed new handle for the hot water, but not installed. Operator is awaiting plumber to fix it. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 3 knives stored between equipment in the pasta station. Operator removed and washed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In the kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed metal 2 door reach in cooler with a missing door handle.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Front counter handwashing sink.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple pizza dough containers cracked throughout the kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by the warewashing area heavily soiled. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in the pasta area. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In the back handwashing sink, operator fixed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored around the kitchen.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under fryers.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked lasagna stored in the clear reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food debris inside. Observed employee cleaning sponge in the front counter handwashing sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the front counter handwashing sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Stored in the back storage room.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in the back storage room.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage and some in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed long cutting board with heavy cut marks. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed flour container with a lid cracked.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets to reach in cooler soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen shelves rusted.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3compartment sink. Next to salad station.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm),operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled by 3 compartment sink, under handwashing sink in the kitchen, under fryers and dry storage room.
- 03D-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. Observed pasta noodles (50F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen over night, as per operator. Repeat Violation
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed pasta noodles (50F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen over night, as per operator.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); pasta noodles (50F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen over night, as per operator.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen over night, as per operator.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flat top and fryer baskets with heavy grease.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed new employee Luis hired 3 weeks ago with no acknowledgment of responsibility to foodborne illness. Operator had employees sign during the inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: At the time of the callback inspection a hole was observed on the ceiling. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed AC fan in front of hand washing sink. Not accessible to employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: At the time of the callback inspection observed fan in front hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: At the time of the callback inspection no thermometer was provided.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
10
Basic
5
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area. Warning
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while cutting green peppers. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 knifes between 2 prep tables. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under the hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of Antonio-Slice olives 55oz 3Lbs under the preparation table. Operator discarded can. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed broken shell egg storage with shell eggs in use, inside prep cooler. Operator discard egg. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 3 cheese pizza slices at a temp of 80F. No time label observed. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic mixture (86F - Cold Holding) on top of prep area for less than 4 hrs as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed 3 cheese pizza slices at a temp of 80F. No time label observed. Warning
- 02C-03-5: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. Observed open deli turkey for more than 24hrs without date marker. Warning
- 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed AC fan in front of hand washing sink. Not accessible to employees. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available for hand washing sink. Operator refilled soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food, for cheese pizza under public health control. Emailed form to operator. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located in the back of the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees name Juan and Patricia with more than 60 days of being hired with no food hand rules training. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta that was more than 24hrs as per operator without date marking. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 21 total violations (6 high priority, 10 intermediate, 5 basic).