Guthrie's

5228 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611

American

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Guthrie's has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind soiled around triple sink in kitchen at time of inspection

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case stored on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup handle in bulk sugar at time of inspection.

10-01-5

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flys in kitchen/manager office.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook handles raw chicken, removed gloves then handled single use Togo containers. **Repeat Violation**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw kept in container in ice bath on cooks line. Top portions temped at 45f. Re temped at 43f. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand wash sink in dish room turned off at time of inspection. Operator turned water back on. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with worn label at time of inspection. Employee made new label.

41-17-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in dish washing area pipes leaking

29-11-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. No smooth ceiling in back storage room. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table while portioning product

40-06-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing. Shared dumpsters

33-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in storage closet. Wrapper opened and cups not inverted. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk-in soiled.

36-27-5

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Closet in hallway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**

13-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guthrie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guthrie's on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guthrie's?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guthrie's.

How does Guthrie's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Guthrie's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Guthrie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Guthrie's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guthrie's 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 Guthrie's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guthrie's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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