TONYS SUBS
64 W 21 ST, Riviera Beach FL 33404 · 561.687.2956
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 16 live roaches inside oven/stove combo and on exterior of oven door. Stove top being used to prepare stewed fish. Approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen in front of seasoning rack. Discussed with operator to kill all roaches and clean and sanitize areas.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026030466 | Mar 2, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $600 |
| 2--2026001358 | Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2025033164 | Apr 21, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2019029750 | Apr 23, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | $300 |
| 2--2017043874 | Jul 6, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over pork in freezer by cook line; Stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (122F - Hot Holding)in hot box; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food p,aced on the stove to reheat;
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink Provided
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers- freezer at cook line; removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- meat in standing water at three compartment sink Advised to turn on cold water;
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 16 live roaches inside oven/stove combo and on exterior of oven door. Stove top being used to prepare stewed fish. Approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen in front of seasoning rack. Discussed with operator to kill all roaches and clean and sanitize areas.
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and without washing hands employee began to cut cucumbers, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 16 live roaches inside oven/stove combo and on exterior of oven door. Stove top being used to prepare stewed fish. Approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen in front of seasoning rack. Discussed with operator to kill all roaches and clean and sanitize areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove stewed fish (114F - Hot Holding) per operator product prepared approximately 30 minutes ago and stove turned off, discussed with operator hot holding, operator turned on stove to reheat to 165F+.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Establishment using pesticide tracking powder throughout kitchen on floor under all equipment, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on table diced tomatoes (52F - Cooling) at 2:05 since 2:00 to 54F at 2:30, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in cooler to chill.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 2 dead roach on floor in front of walk in cooler. Approximately 1 dead roach on bottom gasket of walk in cooler. Approximately 11 dead roaches on floor next to walk in cooler and wall. Approximately 4 dead roaches in light fixture. Approximately 31 dead roaches on floor behind oven. Approximately 6 dead roaches on floor under food prep table in kitchen next to three compartment. Approximately 9 dead roaches on floor under reach in coolers. Approximately 3 dead roaches on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen reach in freezer, Raw goat stored over French fries. Not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line, cooked chicken (117F - Hot Holding), operators stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, raw chicken being thawed in standing water. Advised operator of proper thawing method. Operator placed raw chicken under running water to continue thawing.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags in direct contact with stored fish in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. single door warmer - cooked meatballs (125F - Hot Holding) held under 2 hours operator moved to stove to reheat to 165F. Recheck 165F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of reach in freezer - soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked meatballs in Butter container- operator moved to new container.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep table container of flour has bowl with no handle as a scoop, operator removed bowl from flour container.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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. Trying by safe staff.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage shelf spray bottle containing floor cleaner not labeled,operator labeled bottle as containing floor cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep table container of flour has bowl with no handle as a scoop, operator removed bowl from flour container.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At customer restroom, operator located a covered waste receptacle in the employee restroom and put it in the women's restroom.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At triple door stainless reach in freezer; portioned bag of raw steak stored over opened bags of ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved vegetable above steak.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw fish stored over ready to eat bread. Operator moved raw fish to lower shelf.
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