TONY ROMA'S BONES & BURGERS
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD FC-203, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-720-8980
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 flies landing on wall, paper towel dispensers on service line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. 1 food employee hired over 60 days at time of inspection.
Jul 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler on cook line Cold Holding: sliced cheddar 61 F, sliced tomato 60 F, shredded cheddar 62 F, cut lettuce 61 F. Employee moved all time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in cooler.
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. 1 food employee hired over 60 days at time of inspection.
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler on cook line Cold Holding: sliced cheddar 61 F, sliced tomato 60 F, shredded cheddar 62 F, cut lettuce 61 F. Employee moved all time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 soiled tongs stored in handwash sink by three-compartments sink. Removed.
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. 1 food employee hired over 60 days at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep counter at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and Bluetooth speaker stored on prep counter at cook line. Removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee working at cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front service counter.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 food employee training expired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops/ladles stored in standing water temped 118F.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small reach-in cooler next to fryers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler next to fryers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner test strip.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At front service line.
Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink next to three-compartments sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink on cookline adjacent to manager station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine on cookline.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to manager office. Employee placed on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside Atosa freezer on cookline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of Togo boxes stored on floor next to manager office. Employee placed on shelf
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour with no label in back kitchen next to walk-in cooler door. Employee labeled.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reachin cooler next to fryerscon cookline
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 flies landing on wall, paper towel dispensers on service line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table Corrected observed employee discard
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula stored in a container of water temped at 75F next to grill top Corrected observed employee discard
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of Togo plates and bowls stored on floor in kitchen Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reachin cooler next to fryerscon cookline
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket Corrected observed employee invert
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on back kitchen Corrected observe employee place in sanitizer bucket
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on service line next to ice cream machine Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected -observed employee place in walk-in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed Iactic acid test kit missing
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee replace
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime inside ice machine
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking drink on cookline
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline with no hair restraint Corrected -observed employee place hair restraint on head
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage in second floor Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers of flour not labeled under 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee label
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing., corrected action taken inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing when changing gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink, corrected, manager removed items during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test papers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink on cooks line, corrected, employee replaced paper towels during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold on interior lip.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up around freezer door, door unable to close.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment on cooks line, corrected, employee removed knife during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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