Tonys II Pizzeria

3229 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL 33876
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025
43
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Tonys II Pizzeria has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 11 violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Sebring facility scores 74, putting Tonys II Pizzeria on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen on top of reach in freezer, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the back door and no paper towels at the other hand washing sink in the kitchen, operator put a roll of towels at both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves under prep tables are rusted located in the kitchen.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle without a label stored next to the sanitizer bucket on a prep table.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups with no handles in the container of salt and one in the container of sugar on the shelve in the dry storage area. Observed container of Parmesan cheese with a soufflé cup with no handle in the reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over oven area and a hole in ceiling tile over a prep table by the reach in freezer, operator stated a work order has been put it for new ceiling tiles. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pizza pans underneath a prep table were upright and not protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
43
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Arrezzio sliced Olives with dent in side stored with other cans in dry storage.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tube of burger thawing over open box of cut mushrooms in walk-in cooler see stop sale of mushrooms. Operator moved Burger to pan and placed on bottom shelf **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed raw tube of burger thawing over open box of cut mushrooms in walk-in cooler see stop sale of mushrooms.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wings (78F - Cooling) observed wings stored in kitchen on speed rack. Wings pale and bloody cook did not temp upon removing from oven and stated they had been stored at room temperature for about 1 hour. Operator moved items back to oven to bring to 165F then will cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 more hours. Total cooling time from 135F to 41F not to exceed 6 hours.and place in walk on cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at warewash handsink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at warewash handsink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed roast beef and ham deli loaves cut 4 days ago and no date marks. Cook dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed dish dry rack on splash zone of handsink at warewash area.
24-27-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic ware on clean dish dry rack. Observed knife with tape on handle in clean dish dry rack
14-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloth stored on can opener at back warewash area.
21-12-4
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Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed par cooked chicken cooling at kitchen. No Approved procedure. Cook placed chicken wings back on oven to cook to minimum temperature of 165F throughout before cooling for storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-89-4
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. Inspector provided at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed portioned lasagna cooked Tuesday frozen Tuesday. 4 days ago,no date marks. Cook added dates. And will add second date at time of thawing to track days in storage. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator states prepared on Monday. Added dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment containers with no handle used to scoop bulk sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in kitchen and warewash area.
38-01-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.Observed no working light in outdoor walk-in cooler. Leaving door open compromises food temperature.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth at kitchen, cook picked up rinsed in 3 bay sink and returned to wipe food contact surface of preptop cooler. Employee was notified and returned with sanitized rag to clean area.
21-12-4
50
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose on reel connected to outside back door hose Bibb with no vacuum breaker installed.
29-34-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of bulk flour stored on floor and on splash zone of handsink at cookline handsink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in office area. Drinks on floor at wait area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer at 200+ ppm as evidenced by test strip turning black.
21-07-4
74
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed wasp spray stored beside clean dishes. Operator moved to office location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
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. Time added.Opened at 1100am must discard if not sold by3pm **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed lasagna made on Previous days then frozen and retraced no date marks. Cook dated 3 days then frozen 4 days left after thawing.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Floor Fan observed with heavy dust buildup on guard.
14-04-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.provided form to operator via email
03F-10-5
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed rust on can opener blade.
14-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor in dry storage closet.
36-73-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed leaf blower and weed eater stored in dry storage with food.
42-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food splatter on wall at pizza cutting station.
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed shelving of unsealed wood at prep line.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup used to dispense powdered sugar.
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tonys II Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tonys II Pizzeria on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tonys II Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tonys II Pizzeria.

How does Tonys II Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

Tonys II Pizzeria most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.

Has Tonys II Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tonys II Pizzeria have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tonys II Pizzeria 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.

How often is Tonys II Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tonys II Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.