Tony Cafe in the Courthouse
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Tony Cafe in the Courthouse has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average is 87, putting Tony Cafe in the Courthouse squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 53F Shredded cheese 52F. Operator placed food items on ice bath during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
86
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: American cheese 49F Lettuce 47F Bottom reach in: Sausage patties 48F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: During time of callback I observed Tomatoes 50F Lettuce 49F Americano cheese 55F. Operator stated after he preps his vegetables he places them inside reach in cooler. I advised operator to place food items inside walk in freezer prior to placing them inside reach in cooler to ensure food reaches a temperature of 41F or below. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: American cheese 49F Lettuce 47F Bottom reach in: Sausage patties 48F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
86
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 47F Lettuce 51F American cheese 46F . Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container holding raw chicken stored next to ready to eat ham inside reach in cooler. Operator properly placed ham during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. I printed operator a copy of DBPRs Clean Up of Vomiting Diarrheal Events during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
67
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling fan near light very dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Legs to prep table missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Caulking around 3 compartment sink at wall is in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed owner wash hands for 5 seconds.
12A-17-4
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, per owner placed 2 hours ago butter 48F and eggs 53F.
03F-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed owner preparing food no hair restraint. Owner put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles stored on the floor near refrigerator.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on table. Owner stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/23.
50-09-4
55
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over mayonnaise. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards with deep grooves and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board of open top cooler.
12B-07-4
78
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tony Cafe in the Courthouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tony Cafe in the Courthouse on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tony Cafe in the Courthouse?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tony Cafe in the Courthouse.
How does Tony Cafe in the Courthouse compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Tony Cafe in the Courthouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Tony Cafe in the Courthouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tony Cafe in the Courthouse have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tony Cafe in the Courthouse 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 Cafe in the Courthouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tony Cafe in the Courthouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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