TONY'S PIZZA
533 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727.896.4444
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures could be accessed at the time of the inspection. Per the employees, the form is locked up in the operators office. Operator showed up at end of inspector and provided written procedures.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Of purple liquid substance stored on prep table in front counter area. Employee labeled as Fabulous.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items inside reach in cooler across pizza oven on cook line: meatballs (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding Operator moved food items into reach in freezer to rapidly bring temperatures down.
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. Pizza slice in front counter not time stamped. Operator time marked slices for 1:30pm.
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. Observed at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up rinse, sanitize, and wash. Discussed proper order with operator.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Squeeze bottles, spices shakers with lids, and single service items on sides of hand sink with no splash guard on cook line. Soap and paper towel dispenser above these items.
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 touching flour in container.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use pizza peels being stored on top of soiled pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to work with food after handling cash register. No hand wash in between.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent droppings on top of non working ice machine in dry goods storage area. Operator removed and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove top: marinara (121F - Hot Holding) Operator reheating to 165 F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution exceeds 200 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on rear prep table by three compartment sink has built up food debris.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense salt in dry goods storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and jacket stored on top and above co9ing oil in rear hallway.
Food stored on floor. Soda cans stored on floor of rear hallway. Cooking oil stored on floor of rear hallway.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove top: marinara (114F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 167 F and will hot hold at 135 F or higher.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Pizza screens have built up food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense salt in storage area outside walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone on box of gloves in kitchen. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce stored on floor of rear storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Pizza dough cutter stored in between equipment of stove.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solutions at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of ketchup, 114 ounces, in dry goods storage area not segregated from other cans on shelf.
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. Pizza being held on time with no time stamp. Time was determined to be 11:30 am. Employee put on correct time stamp.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On burner next to pizza oven: marinara sauce (118F - Hot Holding)
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 opened on 12/31/2023 not date marked. Operator put date on milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris.
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. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer next to hand wash sink before kitchen door. Manager labeled appropriately.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine located in storage area outside of walk in cooler has mold like substances.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense sugar in storage area outside of walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in storage area outside of walk in cooler not properly secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of ketchup, 114 ounces, in dry goods storage area not segregated from other cans on shelf.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Dough cutters stored in space between the front of the cooktop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven has food debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fans in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing on prep table in rear of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket outside back door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on prep table across from pizza oven.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pizza sauce 6 lbs 11 oz stored in dry goods storage area and not segregated from other cans.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies behind front counter not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
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. Pizzas held on time with no time stamp. Manager stamped pizzas as of 11:00 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove top: marinara (90F - Hot Holding) Manager turned up flame and reheated to 171 F.
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 opened on 7/7/2023 and not properly date marked. Manager put correct date on milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris.
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. Unlabeled sanitizer bottles behind front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by walk in cooler has mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside walk in cooler not properly secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom in hallway.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of pizza sauce 6 lbs 11 oz stored in dry goods storage area and not segregated from other cans.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored above pizza station cooler. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above pizza prep station. Manager removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven has food debris build up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in restroom in hallway area. Manager replaced hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler has dust debris build up. Shelving containing pizza screens has food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving has dust debris build up.
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