Snellgroves Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
35
Score
Inspectors have visited Snellgroves Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. Snellgroves Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 12 violations.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Snellgroves Restaurant's 35 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Caramel and pizza sauce can in storage **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server station: butter packs (67F - Cold Holding) Manager added to Time As A Public Health Control plan Cook line: rehydrated hash browns (52F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding), manager added ice. Both items re-temped at 41f, 20min later. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior margarita dispenser on server station has mold like substance on blades.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple pans of ready to eat vegetables, sauces, and salads not dated. In reach in cooler and walk in coolers
02C-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Spray hose at dish pit loose, and water leaking into container.
29-08-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By back kitchen hand sink
33-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soiled vents on cook line and kitchen
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Walls and ceilings in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused spice containers on cook line
25-32-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in server station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of spice containers soiled with debris. Interior of bread storage container has accumulated food debris buildup. Exterior of fryers and stove have food buildup
23-03-4
35
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 79 , operator stated has been out less than two hours. Placed in reach in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can fudge
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs then handle clean utensils and ready to eat food items with no hand wash. Discussed proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ovens on cooks line Interior shield of ice machine
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In potatoes. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Behind hood
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in restroom 1 dead roach by back exit door 1 dead roach by soft drink machine Advised manager to dispose of, clean and sanitize
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer Ice build up in walk in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between equipment on cooks line food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage. Manager moved off floor Items on floor in walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven door handles Exterior microwave Door frame / gasket of walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - cooked pasta
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under prep sink by dish machine
29-11-4
32
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1/6 pan of blackberries in walk in cooler with mold growth.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 70lb bag of whole shrimp in freezer. Owner unable to provide invoice
01A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 70lb bag of whole shrimp in freezer. Owner unable to provide invoice
01B-04-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had new hire sign off on form **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of chicken, shrimp, produce stored on floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink
29-11-4
47
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemicals on cook line next to vinegar. Manager removed **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager setting up **Warning**
22-41-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server hand sink with tea and coffee stains **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has one new hire that has not completed food safety training. Emailed form to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables, cooked pasta in reach in cooler not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with clear liquid not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
39
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Aug 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snellgroves Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snellgroves Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snellgroves Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Snellgroves Restaurant.
How does Snellgroves Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Snellgroves Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Snellgroves Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Snellgroves Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Snellgroves Restaurant 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 Snellgroves Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snellgroves Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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