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TONY'S PLACE

17721 NW 78 AVE, Hialeah FL 33015 · 305.821.2528

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2302050
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (53/50F - Cooling) in reach in cooler from the day before, as per operator.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (53/50F - Cooling) in reach in cooler from the day before, as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed marinara sauce in deep container, from the day before 53/50 cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
The state's own report →
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (55/51F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (55/51F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned pots on the kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (88°F/100°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
High priority/03D-02-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (88°F/100°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in the kitchen ceiling.
Basic/36-32-5

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.