Forlini's Restorante & Bar

435 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Forlini's Restorante & Bar, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

By comparison, the average Clearwater Beach facility scores 76, putting Forlini's Restorante & Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server side station. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Server side station. **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in back storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes not covered in stand up freezer in prep area.

08B-12-5

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over mozzarella tubs in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

16-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, eggplant, meat sauce, cooked shrimp **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area, bar area.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage room.

08B-38-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Acetaminophen stored above wine glasses in side station.

41-07-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna made on 10/4/2023. Coked shrimp made on 10/4/2023.

02C-02-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used under raw proteins in reach in doors of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

21-05-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Under lip of doors.

16-21-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven.

10-20-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forlini's Restorante & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forlini's Restorante & Bar on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forlini's Restorante & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Forlini's Restorante & Bar.

How does Forlini's Restorante & Bar compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Forlini's Restorante & Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Forlini's Restorante & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forlini's Restorante & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Forlini's Restorante & Bar 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 Forlini's Restorante & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Forlini's Restorante & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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