Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City
Last inspected:
1505 N Wheeler St, Plant City, FL 33563The Strawberry Hut in Plant City has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 55 violations—an average of 2.6 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. However, the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 marked a significant deterioration: the inspector issued a Warning and cited 21 violations, including multiple high-priority findings in management awareness, consumer advisory requirements, food contact surface sanitation, and employee health reporting. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was also found in the red zone. This inspection prompted follow-up scrutiny after the facility had maintained relatively clean records through 2025. Prior to this spike, violations were sparse and primarily involved intermediate-level employee health reporting and shell stock requirement issues. The facility's risk level is 2 (moderate), with a seating capacity of 32.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City last inspected?
- Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City are: Proper cooling equipment, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City had?
- Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City find?
- Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City was most recently inspected on August 20, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City ever been shut down?
- No, Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Strawberry Hut (the) in Plant City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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