Tonys Subs

64 W 21 St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
American
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Tonys Subs, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Riviera Beach restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 16 live roaches inside oven/stove combo and on exterior of oven door. Stove top being used to prepare stewed fish. Approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen in front of seasoning rack. Discussed with operator to kill all roaches and clean and sanitize areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: Approximately 1 live roach inside oven crawling on floor at entrance to kitchen Approximately 1 live roach on floor crawling in front of walk in cooler approximately live roach crawling on floor under dish storage rack next to stove/oven Discussed with operator who killed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line, cooked chicken (117F - Hot Holding), operators stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen reach in freezer, Raw goat stored over French fries. Not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, raw chicken being thawed in standing water. Advised operator of proper thawing method. Operator placed raw chicken under running water to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep table container of flour has bowl with no handle as a scoop, operator removed bowl from flour container. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Still observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop during this visit. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
95
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage shelf spray bottle containing floor cleaner not labeled,operator labeled bottle as containing floor cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Trying by safe staff. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep table container of flour has bowl with no handle as a scoop, operator removed bowl from flour container. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At customer restroom, operator located a covered waste receptacle in the employee restroom and put it in the women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
74
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw fish stored over ready to eat bread. Operator moved raw fish to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At triple door stainless reach in freezer; portioned bag of raw steak stored over opened bags of ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved vegetable above steak. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Provided Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen triple door upright stainless freezer; bottom shelf soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; container(s) of cut potatoes and carrots stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
82
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink; chlorine 0ppm. Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At kitchen reach in cooler; beef stew prepared onsite and held more than 24hours not date marked. Operator applied appropriate date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen reach in freezer; bottom shelf soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; stored cut cabbage and cut vegetables not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tonys Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tonys Subs on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tonys Subs?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tonys Subs.

How does Tonys Subs compare to other restaurants in Riviera Beach?

Tonys Subs most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Riviera Beach average of 83.

Has Tonys Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tonys Subs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tonys Subs 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 Tonys Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tonys Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.