Strawberry Hut (The)

1505 N Wheeler St, Plant City, FL 33563

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Strawberry Hut (The) has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“No written procedures available for use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Strawberry Hut (The)'s latest score of 52 falls below the Plant City average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Philly cheese steak covered in two door reach in cooler 46- 52 from 2/24 **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Philly cheese steak covered in two door reach in cooler 46- 52 from 2/24 **Warning**

03D-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on prep line **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan not filled out completely. Employee filled out during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03F-10-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn 2door reach in cooler **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink, employees state they dump water in back driveway area **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of 2 food handler cards. Manager transferred information to correct original safe staff cards **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

53B-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan available. Resent to manager

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed a photocopy of a safe staff card. Discussed with manager we need to see origional copy

53B-09-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has storage shed with single service items and a reach in freezer **Warning**

51-16-7

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 certificates expired **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

14-14-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Strawberry Hut (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Strawberry Hut (The) on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Strawberry Hut (The)?

Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Strawberry Hut (The).

How does Strawberry Hut (The) compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Strawberry Hut (The) most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Strawberry Hut (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Strawberry Hut (The) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Strawberry Hut (The) 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 Strawberry Hut (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Strawberry Hut (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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