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TONY'S PIZZA

428 BEACH VILLAGE DR, Flagler Beach FL 32136 · 386.439.9900

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2800716
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front kitchen pizza make cooler more than 4 hours meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front kitchen pizza make cooler meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade have food build up. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker and charger above reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at front kitchen pizza make station torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep freezer back side of kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves at salad cooler soiled with build up.
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table.operator moved to bottom shelf.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza cooler; meatballs 52F, marinara, ham, pepperoni, sausage 45F, cheese 44F. In cooler 1 hour.
High priority/03A-02-5/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday am
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can rack is soiled. Dish racks are soiled. Mixer is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop salt, sugar, Parmesan cheese and dried herbs. Person in charge removed cups.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles throughout are throughout are soiled.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing where dish washer was removed and in corner where soda boxes are located.
Basic/36-03-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer in back.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Creamers and milk in cooler. Person in charge removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar not marked. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tests at 0ppm. Out of sanitizer. Showed person in charge how to set up a 3 compartment sink.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In pizza cooler more than 4 hours; Pizza; ham 55F, garlic in oil 55F, meatballs 58F, sausage, pepperoni 58F, cheese 52F, marinara 47F; ( - Cold Holding) White pizza, veggie pizza, meat lovers pizza, pepperoni pizza, cheese pizza. Pizza made with ingredients that were out of temperature.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza cooler more than 4 hours; Pizza; ham 55F, garlic in oil 55F, meatballs 58F, sausage, pepperoni 58F, cheese 52F, marinara 47F; ( - Cold Holding) White pizza, veggie pizza, meat lovers pizza, pepperoni pizza, cheese pizza. Pizza made with ingredients that were out of temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment did not use test strips to test dish machine. When he found test strips, they were wet.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed person wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Addressed and he washed his hands in hand washing sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer is soiled. Can opener is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine is soiled in side.
Basic/16-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop Parmesan cheese. Person in charge removed scoops.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in back food prep area are soiled. Ceiling tiles in front pizza are have water damage. 1 ceiling tile is missing its corner.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook needs a beard net.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under fryer is soiled with grease. Under the dish machine is soiled.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer near back door has heavy ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table next to dish machine has rusted bottom shelf. Can holder is soiled. Table that holds flour is rusted.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza make is soiled on the inside.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Chicken cutlets not covered. In chest freezer in back.
Basic/08B-12-5
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Clean dish racks are soiled with flour/dust. Dish washer racks have black mold like substance on them.
High priority/22-45-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer has accumulation of old flour on it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front unlabeled spray bottle. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal phone on reach in freezer. Person in charge removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Excess grease on floor by fryers.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer at front has ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in sugar. Person in charge removed sugar.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on salt and sugar are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on counter next to wings. Person in charge moved sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in from Outback and not wash his hands. Addressed immediately and he washed his hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Medicine not labeled properly. Personal medicine on back prep table. Person in charge moved medicine.
High priority/41-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In glass cooler overnight; pasta soup 56F, wings 56F, mozzarella 57F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass cooler overnight; pasta soup 56F, wings 56F, mozzarella 57F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Chute on soda machine is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms do not have self closing hinge on them.
Basic/32-04-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining table in back.
Basic/14-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Umbrella on top of freezer. Person in charge removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor under dishwasher and fryers.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salt/sugar containers are soiled. Dishmachine has grease on outside. Flyer has grease on outside.
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Person in charge moved sanitizer.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm. Primed it and it tested at 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint next to mixer. Person in charge removed paint.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer is soiled. Can opener is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine is soiled on outside and has debris on inside.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table. Person in charge removed speaker.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under dishwasher and fryers is soiled.
Basic/36-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in back has ice accumulation.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. Person in charge removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher is at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Meat Dated 8/7, today is 8.14. Operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Deli meat dated 8.7 today is 8.14.
High priority/01B-13-4
No proof provided for one food employee that they've been informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee hired 2-3 weeks, Emailed to operator during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle and cleaning supplies above canned tomatoes. Person in charge labeled spray bottle and moved chemicals.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Interior of dishwasher has lime calcium in it. Outside of dishwasher is soiled.
Basic/16-23-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in prep area and in kitchen. Ceiling vents are soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents are soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table and back on dry storage. Dirty apron hanging from prep shelf. Person in charge moved both.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen does not have a beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has grease and flour throughout.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cans of tomatoes on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop n sugar, soufflé cups in herbs. Person in charge moved all.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Can opener soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza make are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe to dishwasher is leaking.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of glass reach in cooler is soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Person in charge moved sanitizer.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.