Strandhill Public
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
39
Score
Strandhill Public has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Strandhill Public trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 63 F, cooked pork 48 F, mozzarella 47 F, cooked onions 49 F, Per employee items were taken from walk in cooler at 9:30 and put in reach in cooler. Time temped 11:10 am. Employee put in walk in freezer at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature. Re temped at 11:42 am Cold holding: cooked pork 45 F, butter 63 F, mozzarella 43 F, operator discarded cooked onions. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corned beef, cooked cabbage and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussel tags.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line. Potato slider on wall. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack on on bulk chicken broth on dry storage shelf. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Small plastic Togo bowl in bulk mustard. White paper bowl in bulk flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear pitchers on dish drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor across from stove.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bread crumbs.
02D-01-5
39
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle in handwash sink on cooks line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over clean dishes at bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cabbage in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
70
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg yolks over ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Raw salmon over French fries in walk in freezer operator relocated at time if inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: ranch 50 F. Operator put in walk in freezer at time if inspection to bring back down to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap and cleaning spray bottles over bulk oil on dry storage rack. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Products cooked,cooledthen vacuumed sealed then placed in to walk in freezer. Products labeled 9-17-23. Product is cream cheese and peach compote mixture. **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer and fry slicer. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Products cooked,cooled then vacuumed sealed then placed in to walk in freezer. Products labeled 9-17-23. Product is cream cheese and peach compote mixture. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked cabbage in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler. Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on Coker containers on dish drying rack. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area and under stove. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in storage room. Operator began relocating a time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior sides of cooking equipment on cooks line and gaskets of reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean lids on dish drying rack. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on metal container holding bread. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared with plaza. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers of bar. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter and cabbage I walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. No light. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Paint peeling. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine and three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table and on bar top. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes on dry storage rack. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
13
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheese and sliced tomato in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler across from grill torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on dry storage rack in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Strandhill Public last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Strandhill Public on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Strandhill Public?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Strandhill Public.
How does Strandhill Public compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Strandhill Public most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Strandhill Public's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Strandhill Public have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Strandhill Public means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Strandhill Public inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Strandhill Public is inspected around three times per year on average.
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