Fish Hawk, Hillsborough County

CHERRYS BAR AND GRILL

16144 CHURCHVIEW DR, Fish Hawk, FL 33547

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
Fish Hawk
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 24482357

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies in dish area on piping and walls. 2 live flies on cabinet shelving in server station. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: 1 live fly on wall in dish area. Employee eradicated and cleaned sanitized areas. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24482358

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk in walk in cooler not dated Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24482356

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24482355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 24478750

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 live flies in dish area on piping and walls. 2 live flies on cabinet shelving in server station. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 24478752

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk in walk in cooler not dated Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24478748

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24478749

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on floor by fryers. Accumulated black debris under dish floor drain Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24478747

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24478751

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut celery, diced tomatoes and raw chicken stored uncovered in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 24123209

High Priority - 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. Tested at 0ppm Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24123195

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 live flies on mop handle in mop sink area. 3 live flies flying in dish area. 7 live flies on red garden hose in mop area 7 live flies on server wall 6 live flies on cabinet in server station 1 live fly on dry storage wall 10 live flies wall at bar to right side of beer taps Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 24123211

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observe, open bag of chili, marinara sauce, corn, dogs, and milk, not dated with opening date in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24123208

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24123196

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 24123199

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flies on fly tape in cup on dish area. Manager discarded cup and cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

16-03-4

Detail 24123198

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24123203

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

16-23-4

Detail 24123206

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24123212

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents and dish area and kitchen soiled with accumulated dust Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24123200

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24123201

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup under fryers on cook line Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24123210

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot with raw chicken on floor in walk-in cooler 1. Case of bread on color in walk in cooler 2. Repeat Violation Warning

36-62-4

Detail 24123205

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out throughout kitchen and dish area. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24123204

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive grease build up on exterior of fryers, flat top grill and table under flat top grill. Walk in cooler racks soiled with mold like substance. Dust buildup on fan covers in walk in cooler 2. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24123202

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of styrofoam cups and straws on floor in server area Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24123197

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw chicken wings in walk in cooler 1 not covered. Breaded mozzarella sticks, not covered in walk-in cooler number two Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24123207

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout dish and kitchen and prep areas soiled with accumulated dust and food debris Warning

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 23666246

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ompremrazol on cook line shelf. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23666250

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad, cut tomatoes in walk in cooler not dated

12B-12-5

Detail 23666249

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed opened employee drink on cook line shelf above make line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23666248

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed can of housemaid pickles, stored on shelf above chicken salad and walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 23666251

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler

36-62-4

Detail 23666252

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out in kitchen.

51-13-4

Detail 23666247

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

25-32-4

Detail 23666244

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused, 5 gallon buckets, holding raw chicken in reach in cooler Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23666245

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe, corndogs, celery, and mozzarella sticks, not covered in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23436028

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over case of Mac n cheese in walk in cooler.

02C-03-5

Detail 23436033

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open bag of chili and walk cooler not dated, portion cheeses, opened gallon of milk and deli meats, not dated either.

22-20-5

Detail 23436027

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin and guard

24-08-4

Detail 23436032

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked cups in server station

36-73-4

Detail 23436030

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler

51-13-4

Detail 23436034

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager

25-32-4

Detail 23436029

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed raw chicken wings in 5 gallon buckets in reach in cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 23436031

Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded cheese sticks, raw beef, chili and cut tomatoes in walk in cooler not covered.

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-29-4

Detail 22706328

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dished them grabbed plated food without washing hands. Manager coached employee Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22706327

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024

41-04-4

Detail 22706325

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of freon for automotive use on shelf next to spices. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22706326

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not testing properly. Machine was not actively being used.

Oct 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22377160

High Priority - 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. Tested 0ppm. Manager will set up three compartment sink Warning

01B-32-4

Detail 22377163

High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Observed 5 gallon bucket of rinse aid storing raw chicken wings in reach in cooler. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22377165

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22377166

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At server station Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22377161

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85f shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line due to issues with faucet Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22377164

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and bin Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22377162

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22377158

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22377159

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dish area, and server area Warning

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21929571

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink right of flip top unit

10-20-4

Detail 21929568

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

05-09-4

Detail 21929569

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

36-27-5

Detail 21929570

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three comp sink

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 21871220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: Observed black mold build up inside ice machine Time Extended

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-05-5

Detail 21633479

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21633480

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21633482

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor on cookline Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21633483

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21633481

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease build up on cookline Warning

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 20896089

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milks

12B-07-4

Detail 20896087

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table

23-03-4

Detail 20896090

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walkin in cooler gasket

36-27-5

Detail 20896088

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 20743924

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese,milks,

12B-07-4

Detail 20743922

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Storage shelf

23-03-4

Detail 20743923

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walkin in cooler gasket

36-27-5

Detail 20743925

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Beside cooler