Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TONY'S PIZZA

533 CENTRAL AVE · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3373050
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8440817
DBPR license6217283

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#15High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#16High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale
#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – 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) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer next to hand wash sink before kitchen door. Manager labeled appropriately. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – 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.

#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in storage area outside of walk in cooler not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-20-4

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.

#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.

#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Dough cutters stored in space between the front of the cooktop.

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fans in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing on prep table in rear of kitchen.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket outside back door.

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – 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.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.