Stonewood Tavern & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
64
Score
Stonewood Tavern & Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Stonewood Tavern & Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna in reach in cooler at end of cook line thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging when package states "remove from package before thawing under refrigeration"
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (Cold Holding - 45F at 3:45, placed in cooler at 3:30, retemp 41F at 4:30) and sour cream (44F - Cold Holding at 3:55, placed at 3:30, retemp 42F at 4:30) manager placed items on ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Green Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded and replaced with new one. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Employee melted ice **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna located in reach in cool at end of cookline thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging when package states "remove from package before thawing under refrigeration." Manager discarded ahi tuna
06-09-1
64
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 51F cold hold, half and half 50F cold hold
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with deep groves.
14-09-4
82
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with debris Observed lipstick stain on clean glass. Manager re ran through dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 original safe staff certificates expired and photocopies of certificates
53B-01-5
82
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored in floor
41-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
78
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer stored on push card adjacent to dish area Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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 reachin cooler on service line Corrected observed employee date mark **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table adjacent to grill on cookline Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep table in back kitchen Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking on cookline with no beard guard at time of inspection
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build,up inside walk-in freezer along door frame **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 scoops stored in water temped at 79 degrees F Corrected Manager removed and discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in bar area Corrected Observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed garnish oranges not covered in bar area Corrected-observed employee cover **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: bruschetta mix (50F - Cold Holding). Discussed time as a public health control with manager and emailed handout. Operator holds for 3-4 hors max **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - mussel tags not marked with last date served. Date missing on one tag
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked metal full pans in walk in cooler. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stonewood Tavern & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stonewood Tavern & Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stonewood Tavern & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stonewood Tavern & Grill.
How does Stonewood Tavern & Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Stonewood Tavern & Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Stonewood Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Stonewood Tavern & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Stonewood Tavern & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Stonewood Tavern & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stonewood Tavern & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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