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FORK IT UP 813

FORK IT UP 813 maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4941 BUSH BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481021

  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer located in the reach in fridge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02-01-2025 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: No renewed Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13466958

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil stored on floor by MDFV entrance Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer located in the reach in fridge Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open container drink stored on top shelf inside of refrigerator over cooked rice and cooked pasta. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No running potable water at time of inspection. Warning
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running potable water due to no electricity upon arrival. Operator turned on generator, all sinks tested with running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02-01-2025 Admin Complaint
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a trial of ants approximate total of 50. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches behind refrigerator. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (107F - Hot Holding); rice (116F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (120F - Hot Holding); yams (121F - Hot Holding); chicken (100F - Hot Holding); collard green (120F - Hot Holding) Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Hand washing sink blocked by refrigerator. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer on site. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10757550

  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10757527

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No hot running water on MFDV. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8716227

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating with no potable running water. The establishment MFDV currently lacks access to potable running water. According to the Owner, no food has been sold to the public as of yet, though the MFDV is open and operating. Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** Warning Priority: Basic
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - Observed: No hot running water on MFDV. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Warning Priority: Basic
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper cups stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** Warning Priority: Basic
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes (91 F - Hot Holding); Collard greens (125 F - Hot Holding); Chicken (127 F - Hot Holding); Operator reheating on stove **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: High Priority

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8336001

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights on food truck are missed shielding.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink.
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed operator updated education packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.