Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers eight times, with records going back to 2022. Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers' latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front service counter.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 food employee training expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops/ladles stored in standing water temped 118F.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small reach-in cooler next to fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler next to fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner test strip.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At front service line.
36-22-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink next to three-compartments sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink on cookline adjacent to manager station.
31B-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to manager office . Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of Togo boxes stored on floor next to manager office. Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour with no label in back kitchen next to walk-in cooler door. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside Atosa freezer on cookline.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine on cookline.
22-20-5
70
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 flies landing on wall , paper towel dispensers on service line **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of Togo plates and bowls stored on floor in kitchen Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reachin cooler next to fryerscon cookline **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket Corrected observed employee invert **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on back kitchen Corrected observe employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on service line next to ice cream machine Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula stored in a container of water temped at 75F next to grill top Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
61
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected -observed employee place in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed Iactic acid test kit missing **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking drink on cookline
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cookline with no hair restraint Corrected -observed employee place hair restraint on head **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage in second floor Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers of flour not labeled under 3-compartment sink Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing., corrected action taken inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink on cooks line , corrected, employee replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink, corrected, manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test papers.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold on interior lip.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil stored on floor .
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up around freezer door , door unable to close .
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment on cooks line , corrected, employee removed knife during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Dec 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings held over 24 hrs not date marked .
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers.
How does Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tony Roma's Bones & Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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