Farrell's on the Island
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Farrell's on the Island has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited four times.
Farrell's on the Island's latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed two unsecured carbon dioxide tanks by walk in cooler door at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottle on prep table next to slicer at time of inspection. Operator moved
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket stored on walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved pickles during inspection n **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal clothes and keys stored on soda syrup boxes at front service line. Operator removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple ice cream scoops stored in standing water temped 71F at front service line.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. No dipper well or 1 scoop per ice cream for dozen flavors of ice cream at front service line.
10-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen and front service line. Provided 2 signs for operator and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
78
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs held on time as a public health control has no time markings on front line.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored overtop ready to eat mushrooms inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator had a consumer and hung it up. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoe prepared onsite has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area has no running water. Employee turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup,tomatos,pickles stored on the floor on front line and inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area has no handwashing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces inside reach in cooler on front line has no labeling of ingredients.
02D-01-5
45
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Provided operator with body fluids clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice Machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen area has buildup of dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup stored on floor in front of door leading to back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 74F on reach in cooler by ice cream coolers on front line.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with most up to date education packet with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in coolers on front line.
05-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door is broken on right side when opening. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
50
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored overtop of cucumbers inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shelled eggs cold holding at 74F. Owner placed eggs on ice ret-temp at 69F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna fish, cooked pork have no date markings inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents inside kitchen area have buildup of dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used as food contact surface inside reach in cooler in cheese pans.
21-05-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door hangs off of right side when opening.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup stored on floor behind fountain drink machine on front line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
39
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Half and half and a gallon of milk opened in the past 24 hours has no date markers. Owner added proper date markings to half and and milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has buildup of mold-like substance in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacle in woman's bathroom has no cover. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and food preparation table on front line. Owner removed knife and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on front line.
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Farrell's on the Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Farrell's on the Island on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Farrell's on the Island?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Farrell's on the Island.
How does Farrell's on the Island compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Farrell's on the Island most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Farrell's on the Island's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Farrell's on the Island have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Farrell's on the Island 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 Farrell's on the Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Farrell's on the Island is inspected around two times per year on average.
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