Forchetta
13688 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL 33774 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216393
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (2 repeats)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
broth (51°F - Cold Holding), held on prep table at cook line, moved to cooler
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Across from stove on cook line
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up: wash, sanitize, rinse Discussed proper order with staff
Repeat violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Accumulation of grease under fryers
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.