Chef Tony Macaroni & Co.
9000 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919119
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic-17
- Grade capped at CA high-priority violation not yet fixed: live, small flying insects found
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 200ppm of quaternary ammonia.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
1 fly in back kitchen area.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Chef removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup inside freezer on cooks line.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier licensing inspectionFirst visit not on file · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 2nd follow-up visitJul 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Establishment unable to be licensed from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants due to no plan review after renovations.
More time given
At the first visit
Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Plans submitted 5-5-26. Spoke with James plan reviewer and plans are currently being reviewed and processed at time of callback.
More time given
At the first visit
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/. Per approved plan on 12/04/2023, new owner added a dry food storage room in kitchen, relocated handwash sinks at ware washing area and front service counter area, ice machine added at front counter area, multiple refrigerators added in the establishment, new handwash sink added at cook line, upgraded hood ventilation system at the same location at cook line.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.