Tony's Meals

8806 W Flora St, Tampa, FL 33615

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tony's Meals has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Tony's Meals is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over Ready to eat foods , in reach in with double doors , operator moved items appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added 2 refrigerators on outside deck used for equipment storage, a grill to the outside deck, there is a table not on plans in same area not used for prep on per operator on outside deck.

51-16-7

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labled spray bottle of chemical , operator labled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned and bottled drinks stored on floor ,spoke with operator about the food on floor.

08B-38-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over diced tomato and fresh salsa in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked rice and cooked beans cooked more than 24 hours not date marked stored in large reach-in cooler. **Warning**

02C-02-5

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Antonio Funseca. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oils stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Nov 29, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and raw chicken stored over minced cabbage in reach-in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef skewers in reach-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils on floor.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tony's Meals last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tony's Meals on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tony's Meals?

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

How does Tony's Meals compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tony's Meals most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tony's Meals' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tony's Meals have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tony's Meals 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's Meals inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tony's Meals is inspected around three times per year on average.

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