Stones Throw
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Stones Throw stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tampa restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored containers inside the hand washing sink on cooks line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar sink outside
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above reach in cooler shelf
40-06-5
78
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area manager restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Ddbsa lattice acid 849 discussed with chef to directly pour solution into bucket
21-45-1
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needs to be moved from top of splitter to the end of the long spray hose. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needs to be moved from top of splitter to the end of the long spray hose. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
61
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator took temperatures at approximately 9:30 am, food items at 40F or below. Temperature taken at 11:00, grouper (46F - Cold Holding); Cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); cut greens (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding) operator did state they just got a delivery, and the cooler was open for short period of time. Ambient air Temperature at fan of cooling unit is 46F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
70
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on shelves have stains and are no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of Ice machine in kitchen area has buildup black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth underneath cutting board on cooks line.
21-04-4
74
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store oysters.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink on line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on line. Torn gasket on reach in freezer by storage racks.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf with drinks.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on front line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler at bar under service window **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Labels removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stones Throw last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stones Throw on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stones Throw?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stones Throw.
How does Stones Throw compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Stones Throw most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Stones Throw's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stones Throw have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stones Throw 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 Stones Throw inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stones Throw is inspected around three times per year on average.
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