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TOM'S TAVERN FOREST HILLS

Based on 3 health inspections, TOM'S TAVERN FOREST HILLS in TAMPA has earned a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

West Fletcher Avenue
Florida, 33612
North Tampa Heights
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882601

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice. Chef removed ice scoop and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. First reach in cooler on cooks line by mop sink has no ambient air thermometer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryer have buildup of grease,dust.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli turkey (45F - Cold Holding); deli ham (47F - Cold Holding) Items placed inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. Temperature all items are 41 or below. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit at time of inspection.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cooks line. Chef placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic has no labeling on shelves overtop mop sink in kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10835644

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10761976

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach under three compartment sink area. Bartender removed dead roach and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under the wheel of the reach in middle cooler on cooks line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler across from flattop grill ambient air between 49f -54 f raw chicken 49 f raw fish 47 f cook beef 48 f raw chicken 45 f raw beef 49 f raw chicken 49 f. Held less then 4 hours was moved from walk in cooler. Manager moved all foods back to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Unable to license at time of inspection. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bar hand washing sink had ash trays in the sink. Manager removed trays Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. Warning