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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) CORRECTED TO ; Triple Sink (Chlorine 50PPM) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in bar area unplumbed, operator states it has been broken since the weekend. Handwashing sink near front bar entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No food manager training available upon request. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marci Baker 08/22/2021 expired No food handler training available upon request. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near back handwashing sink. **Warning**
Basic 6
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on middle reach in cooler. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cookline. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Flour, oil stored on floor. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in contact with ice. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under handwashing sink near walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.