Fork It up 813
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
74
Score
Fork It up 813 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Fork It up 813 was last inspected on Aug 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “lights in food preparation” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02-01-2025 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: No renewed **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer located in the reach in fridge **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
74
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (107F - Hot Holding); rice (116F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (120F - Hot Holding); yams (121F - Hot Holding); chicken (100F - Hot Holding); collard green (120F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No running potable water at time of inspection. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running potable water due to no electricity upon arrival. Operator turned on generator, all sinks tested with running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02-01-2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a trial of ants approximate total of 50. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches behind refrigerator. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Hand washing sink blocked by refrigerator. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer on site. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil stored on floor by MDFV entrance **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open container drink stored on top shelf inside of refrigerator over cooked rice and cooked pasta. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer located in the reach in fridge **Warning**
05-09-4
23
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
95
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No hot running water on MFDV. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes (91 F - Hot Holding); Collard greens (125 F - Hot Holding); Chicken (127 F - Hot Holding); Operator reheating on stove **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating with no potable running water. The establishment MFDV currently lacks access to potable running water. According to the Owner, no food has been sold to the public as of yet, though the MFDV is open and operating. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
27-12-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwaves **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No hot running water on MFDV. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-06-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
38-07-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper cups stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-06-4
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** Priority: Basic
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
35
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed operator updated education packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights on food truck are missed shielding.
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
64
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Hole in or other damage to window. Service window
36-24-5
Basic - utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Above 3-compartment sink
24-18-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fork It up 813 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fork It up 813 on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fork It up 813?
Across the inspection record, “lights in food preparation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fork It up 813.
How does Fork It up 813 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Fork It up 813 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Fork It up 813's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fork It up 813 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fork It up 813 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 It up 813 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fork It up 813 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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