Tony's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Tony's Pizza has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Dunedin restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen beef, not commercially packaged, stored above bread in reach-in freezer next to fryers. Discussed proper storage with employees who relocated for safe storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Discussed TPHC with employee who time stamped pizza slices at the front counter. Employee knew times for each item and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle with yellow liquid. Employees identified as table sanitizer. Bottle was labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2026. License is current
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on a wire shelf next to fry station. Tongs were relocated for proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign located in men's restroom employees also use. Inspector will provide a handwash sign at the conclusion of the inspection.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler with old food debris.
22-16-4
52
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: No quaternary test kit observed, **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing for pizza slices. Emailed person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out and have accessible during routine inspections. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Provided operator with form 5022-090 again. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed person in charge DBPR Clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea (5030-104) form during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Emailed Operator form HR 5030-104. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in deli coolers on cook line soiled with dried food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
61
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Hot Shot Fly Insect Killer spray bottle observed at mop sink **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup of brown liquid stored inside hand sink next to pizza oven in front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. hand sink next to pizza oven in front counter. Employee stocked roll of paper towels at both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. No proof of any employee training certificates could be accessed during the inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing for pizza slices. Emailed person in charge DBPR Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedures (5022-090) to fill out and have accessible during routine inspections. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only certificate provided was an expired certificate for person in charge Esmeralda M. with completion date of 7/10/2021 through SafeStaff. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of yellow liquid substance on rack next to three compartment sink. Employee labeled as Lysol. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Emailed person in charge DBPR Clean up of Vomit and Diarrhea (5030-104) form during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2022. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on stored on prep table where food is being cut on a cutting board. Employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in deli coolers on cook line soiled with dried food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
29
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched the crust of a pizza while slicing it with bare hand. Discussed bare hand contact.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing wash sink next to 3 comp sink, no paper towels **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced sausage, cheese. Operated is able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shredded cheese in walk in cooler less than 6" off the floor, dry goods stacked directly on the floor in rear of establishment. Discussed the need to store all foods a minimum of 6" off the floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers containing food which was removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of of labeling food once removed from its original container container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line contain food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all food removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced sausage, sausage crumbles in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No water going to hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink. Discussed the importance of of keeping all hand wash sinks stocked with paper towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of yellow chemical not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of of labeling all chemicals removed from its original container. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water and bag in box beverage concentrate. Discussed the need to store food a minimum of 6" off the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line contain food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all food removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time the pizza entered time as a public health control and time stamped accordingly **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 hand wash sinks blocked by food containers and cart. Food containers and cart removed from hand wash sinks.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sinks behind front counter and in kitchen . Paper towels were replenished during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
67
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Food stored on trays and wrapped in garbage bag. Discussed the need to used bags approved for FOD contact.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage, ham, cut tomatoes. Operator was able to determine the foods prep date and will date accordingly **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors of 2 public restrooms not self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A box of bag in box beverage concentrate stored on the floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Lower lever used to turn water on and off hands free in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not date marked with common name. Discussed the importance of dating foods removed from its original container.
02D-01-5
61
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tony's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tony's Pizza on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tony's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tony's Pizza.
How does Tony's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Tony's Pizza most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 74.
Has Tony's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tony's Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tony's Pizza 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 Tony's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tony's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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