Tony Dillas

219 Nw 10 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Tony Dillas stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; Tony Dillas is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. White paper towels lining container of cooked chips directly touching food.

14-86-1

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw chicken in reach in cooler under flat top, operator moved eggs above chicken.

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler drawers under flat top. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle hanging on rack in prep area, employee stated it was a vinegar cleaning solution, he labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line.

23-03-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) items in flip top reach in cooler with other items that are cooked/cooling for 30-35 minutes, spoke to operator about placing cooked/cooling items in ice bath before placing in cooler so cooling items may not possibly affect other cold holding items.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle by Three compartment sink, operator stated it was vinegar cleaning solution. Bottle hanging on rack by service window, operator stated it was disinfectant. Operator labeled all bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In either coolers, operator placed one thermometer in larger reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-09-4

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using low splash bleach, spoke to operator about getting regular bleach.

22-48-5

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On plastic container at bottom of shelf.

14-71-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior fryer.

23-03-4

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tony Dillas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tony Dillas on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tony Dillas?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tony Dillas.

How does Tony Dillas compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tony Dillas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Tony Dillas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tony Dillas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tony Dillas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tony Dillas inspected?

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

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