Tony & Al's
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2023
20
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Tony & Al's, the earliest from 2022. Tony & Al's was last inspected on Aug 23, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Public records show no inspections at Tony & Al's since Aug 23, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 17 violations.
That's lower than the typical Alachua restaurant, which scores around 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
20
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
41
Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on top of soda machine next to hand washing sink behind pizza oven. Observed two live roaches on shelf above kitchen prep table next to kitchen prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Observed 2 behind bar, 1 on wall by walk in cooler, 5 on floor under/by soda machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Observed 1 roach crawling on window seal and 1 under oven on cooks line, operator killed roaches. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed 1 roach crawling on floor in front soda drink machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to oven: lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. Items in reach-in cooler across from oven: sausage (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (61F - Cold Holding); cream (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven: tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); sauce (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
74
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line: cream (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); cheese sliced (48F - Cold Holding) items in melted water that was previously ice, employee replaced ice. Pizza station: ; sauce (56F - Cold Holding); garlic oil (56F - Cold Holding); feta (54F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) back of cooler was frozen, operator placed in an ice bath. Operator stated the cooler was just working this morning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Reach in cooler on cooks line: tomatoes 38, sausage 40, Garlic oil 53, turkey 40, cheese 37, bruschetta 44-47. Operator placed garlic and oil and bruschetta mixture in walk in freezer to rapidly cool down. Pizza station: sausage 30, tomatoes 38, sauce 43, cheese 36. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tony & Al's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tony & Al's on file is from Aug 23, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Tony & Al's compare to other restaurants in Alachua?
Tony & Al's most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Alachua average of 75.
Has Tony & Al's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tony & Al's have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tony & Al's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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