Tio Antonio's Catering

1920 W Columbus St, Tampa, FL 33607

Catering

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tio Antonio's Catering has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Tio Antonio's Catering's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese and sauces in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test strips.

16-37-1

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cut lettuce in reachin cooler on cook line Operator moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle filled sanitizer stored on prep table Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary, corrected , 300 ppm in three compartment sink . **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over lettuce, corrected, operated moved eggs to bottom shelf . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by mop and mop bucket, corrected, operator removed mop and bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey soup , cut deli meats all held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear to go containers not inverted.

25-06-4

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic spray bottle store on food prep table, corrected, employee removed spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated he has just paid license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fruit salad held over 24 hrs not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep table , corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored reach in cooler not identified nor separated.

08B-49-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tio Antonio's Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tio Antonio's Catering on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tio Antonio's Catering?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tio Antonio's Catering.

How does Tio Antonio's Catering compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tio Antonio's Catering most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tio Antonio's Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tio Antonio's Catering have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tio Antonio's Catering 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 Tio Antonio's Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tio Antonio's Catering is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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