Tony's Kitchen #2
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Tony's Kitchen #2 appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.
Tony's Kitchen #2's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER WOODEN SHELVES WITH DAMAGED PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/PAINT AND MAINTAIN ALL WOODEN SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STUCCO COVERING WALLS IN RESTROOM WITH LONG OPEN CRACKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST COVERING VENT SYSTEM IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE PAINT ON SHELVING IN COUNTER AREA PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576742 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, DAMAGED WALLS, AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #51- OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. #56-OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON FLOORS IN RESTROOM AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE INSECTS AND SANITIZE AREAS.
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Jun 5, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, DAMAGED WALLS AND MISSING BASE BOARDS ALONG WALLS IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Mar 31, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, HAMBURGERS) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER, AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.
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Feb 6, 2020
Recent Inspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED(REFRIED BEANS, MEATS, ETC. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION # 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT#2268524 DATE 2/26/2019.CORRECT BY DATE 5/26/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROACHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATMENT, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR UTILITY SINK DRAINING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TRASH RECEPTACLE/WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECPTACLE WITH COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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55
Jan 31, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED ( REFRIED BEANS, MEAT, ETC. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROACHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENT, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION#58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, FROM REPORT #2268524, DATED 2/26/2019 CORRECT BY DATE 5/26/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR UTILITY SINK DRAINING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TRASH RECEPTACLE/WITH COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Feb 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR REPSPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AN MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR COVING MISSING IN STORAGE, RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHING THE CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF STEAM WELL AND CABINET UNDERNEATH NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND REAR. INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, NO SERVICE RECEIPT. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE PON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF STEAM WELL AND CABINET UNDERNEATH NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT HANDSINK HAVE LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY FULL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR MICROWAVE, AND FRONT FRYER DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FILTERS NOT CLEAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
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Jan 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PPM OF SANITIZING AGENT WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT WORN STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTERSTATION, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS (USED AND UNUSED) NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 26, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. PAINT SAME WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS, ROLLING CART NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. REPLACE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Jan 8, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER NOT MAINTAINED , ICE BUILDUP, REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, NEED EXTENSIVE CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tony's Kitchen #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tony's Kitchen #2 on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tony's Kitchen #2?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Tony's Kitchen #2.
Has Tony's Kitchen #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tony's Kitchen #2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tony's Kitchen #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tony's Kitchen #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tony's Kitchen #2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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