Plant City, Hillsborough County

SNELLGROVES RESTAURANT

109 S COLLINS ST, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
2 High Priority
Apr 7, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 7, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 24495220

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Caramel and pizza sauce can in storage Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24495224

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

22-02-4

Detail 24495221

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 24495219

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

36-73-4

Detail 24495222

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler

36-11-4

Detail 24495225

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24495216

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame

10-08-5

Detail 24495215

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in server station. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24495223

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

29-08-4

Detail 24495217

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Spray hose at dish pit loose, and water leaking into container.

25-32-4

Detail 24495213

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused spice containers on cook line

33-06-4

Detail 24495218

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By back kitchen hand sink

36-50-4

Detail 24495214

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Soiled vents on cook line and kitchen

14-17-4

Detail 24495212

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 24495226

Basic - Walls and ceilings in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 24036250

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can fudge

12A-27-4

Detail 24036251

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24036248

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

22-02-4

Detail 24036242

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ovens on cooks line Interior shield of ice machine

14-01-5

Detail 24036254

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In potatoes. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24036241

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Behind hood

32-12-6

Detail 24036255

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 24036245

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35A-03-4

Detail 24036244

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

14-11-5

Detail 24036243

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer Ice build up in walk in freezer

36-73-4

Detail 24036247

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between equipment on cooks line food debris

36-11-4

Detail 24036252

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor

08B-38-4

Detail 24036246

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage. Manager moved off floor Items on floor in walk in freezer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24036253

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

08B-12-5

Detail 24036249

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - cooked pasta

29-11-4

Detail 24036256

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under prep sink by dish machine

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 23616703

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad buffet: macaroni salad (50F - Cold Holding); carrot salad (50F - Cold Holding). Manager added more ice and will put on Time As A Public Health Control plan Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23616697

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of ibuprofen on ranch packets. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23616699

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager. Manager printed and filled out paperwork Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23616696

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles of sanitizer not labeled

36-34-5

Detail 23616702

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust

12B-07-4

Detail 23616700

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in server station

08B-38-4

Detail 23616701

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil, margarine on floor

36-68-5

Detail 23616705

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed flat top extending from hood system

29-49-6

Detail 23616704

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In server chest cooler next to ice machine

36-27-5

Detail 23616698

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease and dust

29-03-4

Detail 23616706

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From pvc piping on cook line

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23405497

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of green beans

31A-09-4

Detail 23405491

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink not accessible to extension cord being stored in it. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23405498

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. 2 new hires, didn't acknowledge form. Manager had employees read and sign off on agreement for reporting. Corrected On-Site

53B-03-5

Detail 23405493

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate for employee through Servesafe

08B-38-4

Detail 23405492

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23405496

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hood system soiled with accumulated grease

08B-12-5

Detail 23405495

Basic - Stored food not covered. Speed rack with containers of salads and cheeses in walk in cooler not covered

29-03-4

Detail 23405494

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From white pvc piping from cooler draining on floor. Discussed moving piping to floor drain

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-07-4

Detail 22715654

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1/6 pan of blackberries in walk in cooler with mold growth.

01A-05-4

Detail 22715657

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

01B-04-5

Detail 22715652

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

11-27-4

Detail 22715658

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

11-26-1

Detail 22715656

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

08B-47-4

Detail 22715655

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of chicken, shrimp, produce stored on floor

29-11-4

Detail 22715653

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-27-4

Detail 22381293

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

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22362018

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

41-10-4

Detail 22362012

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemicals on cook line next to vinegar. Manager removed Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22362014

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

22-02-4

Detail 22362013

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on cook line Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22362015

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server hand sink with tea and coffee stains Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22362016

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22362019

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

41-17-4

Detail 22362011

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with clear liquid not labeled. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22362017

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-39-4

Detail 22069348

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22069352

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soups 49 Put on ice Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22069349

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter server area sanitizer bucket in sink

41-17-4

Detail 22069351

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22069347

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22069346

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

42-01-4

Detail 22069350

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 21247890

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

25-06-4

Detail 21247889

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers on cookline Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21247888

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine

42-01-4

Detail 21247887

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 20926045

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid during inspection Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 20926044

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in storage containers

42-01-4

Detail 20926043

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 20779040

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. JalapeƱo slices - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

53B-09-4

Detail 20779043

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20779041

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server area front counter - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20779042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: Time Extended

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 20777085

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. JalapeƱo slices

35A-05-4

Detail 20777088

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on sticky trap under cabinet 2 live under dishmachine 1 live on floor by walk in cooler 1 live on floor by clean pots rack

03F-10-5

Detail 20777078

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 20777084

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

41-17-4

Detail 20777080

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

27-16-4

Detail 20777087

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server area front counter

22-20-5

Detail 20777077

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Server soda machine

36-34-5

Detail 20777082

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease

35A-03-4

Detail 20777079

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead on sticky trap under cabinet 2 dead under cabinet 2 dead above dish machine 1 dead on floor under prep table

12B-07-4

Detail 20777081

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Blue cup of water on prep table

36-73-4

Detail 20777089

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen

16-48-4

Detail 20777076

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Rewashed plate Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 20777086

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic containers

36-02-5

Detail 20777083

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 20777090

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishroom

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 20740558

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, vegetables in wic

24-14-4

Detail 20740557

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

08B-38-4

Detail 20740555

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases in walkin freezer floor Cooking oil in dry storage area

24-18-4

Detail 20740560

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Whisk,large spoons Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20740556

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage floor , Togo containers

36-27-5

Detail 20740559

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine