FORBICI MODERN ITALIAN
1633 W SNOW AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-251-8001
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021024044 | Mar 22, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water stored on shelf in dish room. Employee removed during inspection
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza dough walk in cooler. Mozzarella cheese 47 f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bucket in sink employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar Employees restocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar employee restocked
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held on time as a public health control has no time stamp. Chef added proper time stamp to butter.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon is laying on vegetables in pan. Chef removed spoon and properly stored it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored drink.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Brussels sprouts not washed before cutting. Employee washed cut spouts.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Moo sitting inside mop bucket with dirty water inside bucket. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Cold water was turned off at hand sink on cooksline and faucets hot and cold valves switched
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Individual stalls
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed drinking glasses and plates preset on tables located outside
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in-cooler on cooksline
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at her had an empty bottle of sanitizer hooked to dishwasher. Management replaced sanitizer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a spitter with no back flow protection device.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in bar used as a dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink,no paper towels at hand washing sink at bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and discarded drink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee had a plate of food on food preparation table. Employee discarded food.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler across from hand washing sink on cooks line has standing water in the bottom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop laying on in food on cooks line inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and placed scoop at dishwasher.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cloth and placed cutting board at dishwasher.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line across from hand washing sink.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor next to ice machine.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda fountain gun has buildup of mold-like substance.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager does not have food handlers certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink at server station. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line across from dishwasher. Manager removed drink and properly stored it.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in front of ice machine.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 88F. Chef discarded water placed utensils at dishwasher.
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Dishwasher in bar area has degreasers hooked up to machine instead of chlorine sanitizer solution. Manager removed degreaser and hooked chlorine up to dishwasher.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Back-flow protection device.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia rest strips at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line.
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
Food stored on floor. Employee working with pots of food stored on floor in food preparation area. Employee removed food from floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between food preparation sink and hand washing sink. Manager removed knife and properly stored it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain underneath hand washing sink on cooks line has standing water.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe by hand washing sink on cooks line is draining onto floor.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor by reach in frezzer. Employee removed sanitizer bucket from floor and properly stored it.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.