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TOM'S TAVERN FOREST HILLS

Based on 4 health inspections, TOM'S TAVERN FOREST HILLS in TAMPA has earned a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13495732

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Chef removed and properly stored phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has buildup of old food debris. Chef cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli Turkey (44F - Cold Holding) manager placed turkey inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
  • 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. Repeat Violation

8/18/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10882601

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

5/9/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10835644

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/8/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10761976

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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