Forchetta
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Forchetta stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Largo restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage on shelf n cut to microwave, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in center of triple sink
16-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use tongs in 92F water, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
67
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken broth (49F - Cold Holding) on cook line, held less than 4 hours, discussed adding to time as a public health control
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon not removed from vacuum packaging in reach in cooler on cook line prior to thawing **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon not removed from vacuum packaging in reach in cooler on cook line prior to thawing **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
64
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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 packets at front counter
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper in vacuum packaging in cooler on cook line thawed without removing from or opening packaging
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink on cook line
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf over cooler on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone leaning against clean plates on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 88F water on cook line **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Snapper in vacuum packaging in cooler on cook line thawed without removing from or opening packaging **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
52
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets at pizza prep cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Apr 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at establishment . Manager scheduled plumbing service for this day - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: No hot water at establishment . Hot water heater on order . **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Admin Complaint**
27-06-4
78
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sauce with onions and garlic at 60 F at 4:10 pm in large pot in walk in cooler made previous night - reviewed cooling procedures with manager
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Sauce with onions and garlic at 60 F at 4:10 pm in large pot in walk in cooler made previous night - reviewed cooling procedures with manager
01B-36-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times - manager placed paper towels at hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with operator
01C-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container inside hand wash sink in food prep area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for hand washing only - manager removed container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Christina Pollani 11/30/18 expired 11/2023 CFM Falino present with current training
53A-01-7
39
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty plastic tub in hand wash sink. Operator removed plastic tub. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Newest hires have been hired less than 60 days.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods in kitchen over stove shows accumulation of debris and grease.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Forchetta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Forchetta on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Forchetta?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Forchetta.
How does Forchetta compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Forchetta most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Forchetta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forchetta have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Forchetta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Forchetta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Forchetta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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