Gaines Street Pies
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
86
Score
Gaines Street Pies has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of romaine lettuce stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly place lettuce during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of boxes containing vegetables inside. Operator properly stored eggs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees jacket hanging on drying dish rack in ware washing area. Observed employee cell phone on food cutting board on prep table. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored on top of box containing vegetables inside reach in cooler. Operator removed food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on drying dish rack containing clean dishes.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on pizza make line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
52
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Sausage 50F Marinara Sauce 56F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to dish machine. Operator added paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on pizza make line with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with dust.
23-03-4
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following food items cold holding less than 4 hours Ham 50F Chicken 46F Sliced tomatoes 51F Blue cheese 55F Mozzarella 50F. Operator loaded cooler with ice to cool food items down, and kept reach in cooler door closed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water reaching 74F during time of inspection. Operator fixed issue during time of inspection. New temperature: 92F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on dish rack next to clean dishes. Observed employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of soil residue and mold like substance on gaskets of reach in cooler next to prep table.
22-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on pizza make line.
14-09-4
58
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese 46F, per manager stored 45 minutes ago, placed into walk in cooler and replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over apple as in reach in cooler near can rack.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from water bottle and then prepare pizza.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee text on cell phone and resume duties, no hand wash.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in bar area, 75F
27-16-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing near dish machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored inside aluminum take out container, prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand,e missing for cold water in mop sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and or cracked near hand washing sink and dish machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed marinara, ranch stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with dust and grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor near dish machine.
36-64-5
33
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce 46F, tomatoes 46F, per manager stored over night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled spray bottle that appeared to be window cleaner stored on hand wash sink in bar area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce 46F, tomatoes 46F, per manager stored over night, manager disposed of lettuce and tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator flyer to post. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of blue chemical in bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vegan pizza crust and green peppers stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin, bar area.
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo near hand wash sink, manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster in bar area with slime. Observed lighting above pizza oven in kitchen area with dust accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth soiled laying on sanitizer bucket.
21-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored not inverted.
24-05-4
33
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on floor next to dish machine in back bar. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Observed 2 live roaches in the following locations: 1 on wall behind kitchen dish machine. 1 on rinse aid bucket under dish table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed pizza on time, without a date mark.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled, stored on hand washing sink in bar area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink right of three compartment sink to only read 70 F.
27-16-4
70
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza slices at 3pm with no time marked. Per manager pizza sliced were placed out at 2pm.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records incomplete due to certificates not being filled out.
53B-10-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink right of dishwasher machine used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in bar area without common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white panel in ice machine to have black substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in mini reach in cooler in cook line to be in disrepair.
14-11-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gaines Street Pies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gaines Street Pies on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gaines Street Pies?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four 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 86 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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