Fork in the Alley

905 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon, FL 33511

American

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Fork in the Alley three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Fork in the Alley on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched bread with bare hands. **Warning**

09-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food in hand wash sink, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all handle up. **Warning**

25-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ketchup and water on floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over ready to eat items in make table. Raw chicken over green peppers and coleslaw Operator moved raw beef **Corrected On-Site**

08A-13-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Apr 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese, deli meats

02C-03-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fork in the Alley last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fork in the Alley on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fork in the Alley?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fork in the Alley.

How does Fork in the Alley compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Fork in the Alley most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Fork in the Alley's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fork in the Alley have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fork in the Alley 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 Fork in the Alley inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fork in the Alley is inspected around two times per year on average.

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