TONY PIZZA CAFE
19329 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33169 · (305)654-9113
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on most reach in coolers. Observed cutting blade in the can opener soiled.
Ceiling tile missing in the back prep area: 1 ceiling tile missing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most reach in coolers.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind kitchen cookline, prep station ( red sauce on the wall) and by the 3 compartment sink ( black wall, mold-like substance)
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over precooked lasagna in the reach in cooler. Employee placed item correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting blade in the can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink with turkey debris inside.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna prepared 3 days ago, as per employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen and storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Employee started to clean gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind kitchen cookline, prep station and 3 compartment sink.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by the trash can. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the warewashing handwashing sink.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the 3 door reach in cooler.
Observed white long cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by the trash can. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the warewashing handwashing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the 3 door reach in cooler.
Observed white long cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed wiping cloths stored on top of the reach in cooler not stored in the sanitizer bucket.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Alfredo sauce stored in standing water in the kitchen.
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed metal 2 door reach in cooler with a missing door handle.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Front counter handwashing sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple pizza dough containers cracked throughout the kitchen.
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.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored around the kitchen.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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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.
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).
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 3 knives stored between equipment in the pasta station. Operator removed and washed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed metal 2 door reach in cooler with a missing door handle.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Front counter handwashing sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple pizza dough containers cracked throughout the kitchen.
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.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In the back handwashing sink, operator fixed during the inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored around the kitchen.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under fryers.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flat top and fryer baskets with heavy grease.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Stored in the back storage room.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in the back storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage and some in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed long cutting board with heavy cut marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed flour container with a lid cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets to reach in cooler soiled.
Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3compartment sink. Next to salad station.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm),operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
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.
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed AC fan in front of hand washing sink. Not accessible to employees.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority10 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of Antonio-Slice olives 55oz 3Lbs under the preparation table. Operator discarded can.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed AC fan in front of hand washing sink. Not accessible to employees.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available for hand washing sink. Operator refilled soap during inspection.
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.
Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located in the back of the kitchen.
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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while cutting green peppers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 knifes between 2 prep tables. Operator removed.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under the hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink.
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