TONY'S PIZZA
320 MAIN ST, Dunedin FL 34698 · 7272866242
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched the crust of a pizza while slicing it with bare hand. Discussed bare hand contact.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen beef, not commercially packaged, stored above bread in reach-in freezer next to fryers. Discussed proper storage with employees who relocated for safe storage.
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. Discussed TPHC with employee who time stamped pizza slices at the front counter. Employee knew times for each item and labeled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle with yellow liquid. Employees identified as table sanitizer. Bottle was labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2026. License is current
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on a wire shelf next to fry station. Tongs were relocated for proper storage
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign located in men's restroom employees also use. Inspector will provide a handwash sign at the conclusion of the inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler with old food debris.
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 person in charge DBPR Clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea (5030-104) form during the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing for pizza slices. Emailed person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out and have accessible during routine inspections.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in deli coolers on cook line soiled with dried food debris.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Hot Shot Fly Insect Killer spray bottle observed at mop sink
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 person in charge DBPR Clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea (5030-104) form during the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup of brown liquid stored inside hand sink next to pizza oven in front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. hand sink next to pizza oven in front counter. Employee stocked roll of paper towels at both hand sinks.
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. No proof of any employee training certificates could be accessed during the inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing for pizza slices. Emailed person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out and have accessible during routine inspections.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only certificate provided was an expired certificate for person in charge Esmeralda M. with completion date of 7/10/2021 through SafeStaff.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of yellow liquid substance on rack next to three compartment sink. Employee labeled as Lysol.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2022.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on stored on prep table where food is being cut on a cutting board. Employee moved item.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in deli coolers on cook line soiled with dried food debris.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched the crust of a pizza while slicing it with bare hand. Discussed bare hand contact.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by garbage can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing wash sink next to 3 comp sink, no paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced sausage, cheese. Operated is able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shredded cheese in walk in cooler less than 6" off the floor, dry goods stacked directly on the floor in rear of establishment. Discussed the need to store all foods a minimum of 6" off the floor
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food which was removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of of labeling food once removed from its original container container.
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line contain food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all food removed from its original container.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced sausage, sausage crumbles in walk in cooler
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No water going to hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink. Discussed the importance of of keeping all hand wash sinks stocked with paper towels.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of yellow chemical not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of of labeling all chemicals removed from its original container.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water and bag in box beverage concentrate. Discussed the need to store food a minimum of 6" off the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line contain food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all food removed from its original container.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Operator was able to determine the time the pizza entered time as a public health control and time stamped accordingly
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 hand wash sinks blocked by food containers and cart. Food containers and cart removed from hand wash sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sinks behind front counter and in kitchen. Paper towels were replenished during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced sausage, diced sausage and sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator was able to determine the prep date and will date accordingly
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee beverage on prep table across from 3 compartment sink. Operator moved employee beverage
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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