Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa

Last inspected:

9000 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Overview

El 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.

14Inspections
63Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Chef Tony Macaroni & Co in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator cooking-frying fritters on stove without a working hood. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-13: **Time Extended**

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
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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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