Gaines Street Pies
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
90
Score
Gaines Street Pies has been inspected eight times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tallahassee restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling vent cover missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
90
Sep 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer not dispensing to dish machine. Used my sanitizer test kit and reading was 0ppm. **Warning**
16-59-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for dish tank to check sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor in men's room, not sure what the source of leak is. Manager stated calling a plumber.
36-22-4
78
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed dish machine chlorine 10ppm. Primed dish machine to chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs held above raw sausage in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored shelled eggs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pizza sauce 77F at 3:00 in walk in cooler. ambient cooling since 12:15, down to 72F at 3:30. Pizza sauce cooling in enclosed deep container not allowing to cool at proper rate. Manager opened pizza sauce container during inspection. Observed sliced ham 49F in reach in cooler at kitchen area at 2:45, cooling since 11:45, down to 45F at 3:30. Sliced ham stored in covered container not allowing to cool at proper rate. Manager opened container during inspection. Provided operator with approved cooling methods.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager placed can opener in dish area to be cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table, storage shelving, and on dish machine. Manager properly stored all personal beverages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches on floor and 1 live on drying rack at dish area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager replaced chlorine bucket and corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects at bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink at dish area. Manager stored soap and paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in dish area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line.
29-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer quaternary 0ppm. Manager corrected to quaternary 400ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
50
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Per manager employees hired within 60 days with no proof of employee training and no illness report form.
11-04-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed two cans of tomato sauce with dents on seal. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot held marinara at 126F per manager over four hours ago. Manager discarded marinara during inspection. See stop sale.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in both soda nozzle holster in bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted above ice machine,
24-05-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape above prep table where pizza dough is being made. Employee discarded tape during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tomatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
45
Mar 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both bathrooms.
27-16-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gaines Street Pies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gaines Street Pies on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gaines Street Pies?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gaines Street Pies.
How does Gaines Street Pies compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Gaines Street Pies most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Gaines Street Pies' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gaines Street Pies have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gaines Street Pies means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gaines Street Pies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gaines Street Pies is inspected around three times per year on average.
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