Gaines Street Pies East
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Gaines Street Pies East, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - 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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Employee removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above rack holding cans of tomato sauce and above reach in cooler on cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
61
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food prep table. Operator removed drinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
90
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Manager was not on duty during call back and is the only one who has access to the food handler certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of organic tomatoes. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty Casey Hammontre **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in ware washing area. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers stored on floor in kitchen area.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table across from ice machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
47
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans of organic tomatoes dented at seam on can rack.
01B-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket with solution stored on the floor near hand wash sink, pizza oven area.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in bottle not labeled, expo cooler across from ice machine.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 2 cans of organic tomatoes dented at seam on can rack,not segregated.
08B-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers stored inverted near expo across from ice machine.
25-06-4
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed beef topping in expo cooler across from pizza oven dated 10/12/23. Manager disposed of beef topping.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce 125F, per manager placed 3 hours ago, manager disposed of sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table next to blender.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two employees drinking in food prep area.
12B-02-4
67
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three containers of sliced chicken and one container of sausage to read at 51 F at 11:40am. Chicken and sausage was prepared on 2/24/23. Manager discarded chicken and sausage.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed three containers of sliced chicken and one container of sausage to read at 51 F at 11:40am. Chicken and sausage was prepared on 2/24/23. Manager discarded chicken and sausage.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink left of three compartment sink. Manager added soap to soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle stored left of hand washing sink without a label. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
61
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gaines Street Pies East last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gaines Street Pies East on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gaines Street Pies East?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gaines Street Pies East.
How does Gaines Street Pies East compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Gaines Street Pies East most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Gaines Street Pies East's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gaines Street Pies East have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gaines Street Pies East 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 Gaines Street Pies East inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gaines Street Pies East is inspected around three times per year on average.
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