TOM'S TAVERN FOREST HILLS
124 W FLETCHER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High 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-02-5High 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**
50-08-7High 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**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. **Warning**
Basic 2
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises.1 dead roach under three compartment sink area. Bartender removed dead roach and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:01 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.