Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa
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9000 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604El Sabor Chapin in Tampa has recorded 11 inspections with 58 total violations between 2023 and July 2025, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations were cited in 7 of 11 inspections, along with recurring violations for proper hand and arm washing (5 inspections), food in good condition (6 inspections), and food contact surfaces (4 inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on June 13, 2023, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke with no hood. The most recent inspection on July 21, 2025, documented 15 violations (2 high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 3 inspections5 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa last inspected?
- Chef Tony Macaroni & Co. in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chef Tony Macaroni & Co. in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Adequate lighting, Food in good condition.
- How many health inspections has Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa had?
- Chef Tony Macaroni & Co. in Tampa has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa find?
- Chef Tony Macaroni & Co. in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Chef Tony Macaroni & Co. in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chef Tony Macaroni & Co. in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Fritterbox (2023).
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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