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GUTHRIE'S

5228 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-644-5728

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918435
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flys in kitchen/manager office.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor around fryers soiled at time of inspection
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Food stored on floor. Observed chicken in cases stored on walk in floor. Observed French fries stored on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of fryers and table and flat top are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind soiled around triple sink in kitchen at time of inspection
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed open case stored on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup handle in bulk sugar at time of inspection.
Basic/10-01-5
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal wisk in hand wash sink by ice machine during inspection. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. No easily cleanable ceiling in back storage room where loves of bread are stored.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around fryers with old grease and food debris.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour during inspection. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters soiled with dried grease at time of inspection. Operator is scheduled for hood cleaning on 7/18/24 - Walk in shelves soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink with drain pipe hanging and bucket underneath. Operator was able to temporarily fix drain pipe to have sink drain properly but states that it will fall again. Operator states that he needs one fitting to fix drain and will have done today. At time of inspection two other hand wash sinks are available in the kitchen for employee use
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook handles raw chicken, removed gloves then handled single use Togo containers.
High priority/12A-07-5/Repeat Violation
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flys in kitchen/manager office.
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw kept in container in ice bath on cooks line. Top portions temped at 45f. Re temped at 43f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with worn label at time of inspection. Employee made new label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand wash sink in dish room turned off at time of inspection. Operator turned water back on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. No smooth ceiling in back storage room.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table while portioning product
Basic/40-06-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing. Shared dumpsters
Basic/33-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom operator provided.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in storage closet. Wrapper opened and cups not inverted.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk-in soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in dish washing area pipes leaking
Basic/29-11-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.