Stonewood Grill & Tavern
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Stonewood Grill & Tavern has eight inspections in the public record. Stonewood Grill & Tavern was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Stonewood Grill & Tavern on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter Blend (51F), observed in flip top cooler on cookline. Operator removed portions that were over the fill line to a different container and placed in lower part of unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. All certificates expired January 2025 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink glass in bar hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed stored on prep table in server area. Operator placed on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind and under soda fountain nozzles have buildup of food debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over RTE foods in walk in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk breading. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on clean dish shelf. Manager removed to dish. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk in freezer.. manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
86
Jun 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (46F - Cold Holding)in reachin cooler on cookline Corrective action- observed employee place ice on product **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels and hand washing sign missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 milk with no date mark in service line reach in cooler Corrected-observed employee place date mark on product **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee eye glasses store on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Obice build up along floor in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on storage shelf
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on storage shelf in dish area Corrected -observed employee invert plates and bowls **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stonewood Grill & Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stonewood Grill & Tavern on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stonewood Grill & Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stonewood Grill & Tavern.
How does Stonewood Grill & Tavern compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Stonewood Grill & Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Stonewood Grill & Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stonewood Grill & Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stonewood Grill & Tavern 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 Stonewood Grill & Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stonewood Grill & Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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