Pita's Republic, 1600 East 8th Avenue, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PITA'S REPUBLIC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1600 East 8th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
License #: 3916815
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dry storage racks, exterior fountain machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By handwash sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hummus, rice, cheese THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 4, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Unit iced over **Warning** On 10/7/14- food moved to freezer in ice bath
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus **Warning**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dry storage racks, exterior fountain machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on sticky trap by hand wash sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Sample spoons **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By handwash sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hummus, rice, cheese THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 4, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in cabinet below handwash sink THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 4, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Windex by clean pans **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: December 3, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Unit iced over **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus **Warning**
10/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist watch
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans
  • Basic - Single-use gloves left on a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad, chicken chunks
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small black cups in spices containers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for gelatos
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum tray pans
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of wet towels
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.empty mop bucket after each use
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.empty mop bucket after each use
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed utensils not being sanitized at 3-compartment sink. Observed employee washing utensils but not using sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - back room.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - back room.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - salt and sugar in open bags.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Observed tuna salad in reach-in cooler dated 06/29. Product discarded by staff. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
10/8/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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