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TONYS SUBS

64 W 21 ST, Riviera Beach FL 33404 · 561.687.2956

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6011980
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

5 cases · $2,100

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026030466Mar 2, 2026Jun 2, 2026$600
2--2026001358Dec 30, 2025Jan 26, 2026$800
2--2025033164Apr 21, 2025May 14, 2025$200
2--2019029750Apr 23, 2019Jul 31, 2019$300
2--2017043874Jul 6, 2017Dec 8, 2017$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
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;
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink Provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
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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
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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;
Basic/06-01-5
The state's own report →
Dec 31, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 31, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 31, 2025 · Approximately 1 live roach inside oven crawling on floor at entrance to kitchen Approximately 1 live roach on floor crawling in front of walk in cooler approximately live roach crawling on floor under dish storage rack next to stove/oven Discussed with operator who killed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. Admin Complaint
Dec 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

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.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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+.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/41-25-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Mar 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/14-31-5
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of reach in freezer - soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked meatballs in Butter container- operator moved to new container.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jun 14, 2024 · Still observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop during this visit. Time Extended
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/32-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/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.