FORESTHILLS BRICK OVEN PIZZA
905 W LINEBAUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 9414474211
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 10 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in window seal.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026002380 | Dec 30, 2025 | May 18, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2025081722 | Oct 28, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2024053463 | May 13, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler are torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer by cash register.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler are torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer by cash register.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Dec 31, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
Dec 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in hallway leading to bathroom. 4 rodent droppings underneath air conditioning unit. 1 rodent dropping in front window seal. 4 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater. 9 rodent droppings underneath pizza oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Pizza held on time has no time stamp.
Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent inside air conditioner storage area. 1 dead rodent behind reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Oct 30, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No prepared food inside walk in cooler has dates.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside ice cream freezer in lobby.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler door are covered in black-mold like substance.
Oct 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sweet potatoes inside walk in cooler are covered in mold.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. House hold raid stored underneath mop sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop black olives inside walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in window seal.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in bathroom 4 rodent droppings hallway 43 rodent droppings on Togo containers in hallway 4 rodent droppings inside box on storage shelves 3 rodent droppings in dry storage 7 rodent droppings in between refrigerators in lobby 1 rodent dropping in window seal 35 rodent droppings behind ice cream freezer in lobby 11 rodent droppings underneath handwashing sink in kitchen area. 2 rodent droppings in handwashing sink in kitchen area. 12 rodent droppings in mop sink 109 droppings on kitchen floor 9 rodent droppings around hot water heater
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks though out restaurant.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 10 dozen of broken eggs.
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. Pizza held on time as a public health control has no time markings.
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grill scrapper stored in handwashing sink.
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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No prepared food inside walk in cooler has dates.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead rat behind reach in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bathroom
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape stored overtop reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside ice cream freezer in lobby.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler door are covered in black-mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 3 wet mops sitting on floor by hot water heater.
Nov 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers throughout kitchen. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Near back kitchen area, discussed with operator.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar.
Nov 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went and got bleach two times both not being food safe bleach. Operator is going out a third time to obtain food safe bleach. Operator got approved food safe bleach at time of inspection. Discussed with operator on difference between laundry bleach and food safe bleach.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flies in kitchen area. Discussed with operator on cleaning and sanitizing.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned killed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, blue cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front handwashing sink, operator stocked at time of inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches under cash register. Discussed with operator on cleaning and sanitizing. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers throughout kitchen. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Near back kitchen area, discussed with operator.
Food stored on floor. Oil near 3 compartment sink towards back of kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in front reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled.
Jul 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
May 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands and began prepping food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken empanada 105 F in hot holding unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of soap in handwash sink, removed at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans not inverted over 3 Compartment Sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Box of peppers on floor near register. Tomatoes, bread and multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, employee removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic forks on floor. Pizza boxes on floor.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.