Plant City, Hillsborough County

STRAWBERRY HUT (THE)

1505 N WHEELER ST, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Apr 27, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

03D-02-5

Detail 24540320

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Philly cheese steak covered in two door reach in cooler 46- 52 from 2/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: 2 Philly cheesesteak containers cooling in double door cooler at 68F and 70F. Containers were covered the whole time in the cooler. Temperature unknown when placed in cooler. Operator stated cheesesteak has been in the cooler for 6.75 hours. Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 24540317

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Philly cheese steak covered in two door reach in cooler 46- 52 from 2/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: 2 Philly cheesesteak containers cooling in double door cooler at 68F and 70F. Containers were covered the whole time in the cooler. Temperature unknown when placed in cooler. Operator stated cheesesteak has been in the cooler for 6.75 hours. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24540318

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on prep line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24540319

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn 2door reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: Time Extended

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 24395519

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Philly cheese steak covered in two door reach in cooler 46- 52 from 2/24 Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24395518

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Philly cheese steak covered in two door reach in cooler 46- 52 from 2/24 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24395514

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on prep line Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24395517

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan not filled out completely. Employee filled out during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24395515

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn 2door reach in cooler Warning

29-27-4

Detail 24395516

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink, employees state they dump water in back driveway area Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24395520

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

45-02-4

Detail 24395521

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-09-4

Detail 24071905

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of 2 food handler cards. Manager transferred information to correct original safe staff cards Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24071906

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

03F-10-5

Detail 23666950

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan available. Resent to manager

53B-09-4

Detail 23666951

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed a photocopy of a safe staff card. Discussed with manager we need to see origional copy

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-10-5

Detail 23350460

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade Cubans. Emailed paperwork to operator

51-11-4

Detail 23350461

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 22753189

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has storage shed with single service items and a reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: No approved plans in system as of 3-27-24 Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22753188

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: No training cards available Admin Complaint

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22582374

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22582373

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has storage shed with single service items and a reach in freezer Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22582377

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22582375

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22582376

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22582372

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed to manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-16-4

Detail 22217311

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 22217312

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drinks in cooler,not segregated from customer food

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 21900795

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

33-16-4

Detail 21900796

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 21900797

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

14-14-4

Detail 21182639

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

08B-38-4

Detail 21182640

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-12-4

Detail 20822942

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20331564

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine

02D-01-5

Detail 20331565

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar