Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach
Last inspected:
302 Solana Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach, a ten-seat permanent food service establishment in St. Johns County, has been emergency-closed twice: on December 3, 2024 for roach activity and on October 13, 2023 for rodent activity. The facility averaged 4.6 violations per inspection across 21 inspections between 2023 and January 2026, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2, but has been cited repeatedly for high-priority violations including management awareness failures, employee health reporting violations, handwashing procedure violations, and food contact surface contamination across multiple inspections. High-priority violations for management awareness and handwashing procedures appeared in the most recent inspection on January 13, 2026, which resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility has been subject to two disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. The December 3, 2024 emergency closure for roach activity triggered a series of callbacks: an inspection on December 6 found non-compliance with the emergency order, a December 7 inspection extended the callback period, and a February 11, 2025 inspection documented compliance. Prior to the December 2024 closure, a January 2024 inspection showed no violations, indicating a significant deterioration in conditions.
Most recent closure: December 3, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025014885 | $800.00 | Dec 3, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 5--2023071139 | $600.00 | Oct 13, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections25 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach last inspected?
- Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach last shut down?
- Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach was last shut down on December 3, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Single-use items, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach had?
- Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach find?
- Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach been fined?
- Tony's of Ponte Vedra Beach in Ponte Vedra Beach has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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