Pineappetit

626 Railroad Sq Unit 2A, Tallahassee, FL 32310
American
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Pineappetit has been inspected seven times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp cold holding at 63F during time of inspection. Operator placed shrimp inside reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Employee on duty: Edwin Holtz. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from reach in cooler.
31B-02-4
70
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge Edwin Holtz. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Did not observe employee food safety training during time of inspection. Employee on duty stated the owner was not present, and could not get a hold of him during time of call back. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
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 2025-05-15: Did not observe employee food safety training during time of inspection. Employee on duty stated the owner was not present, and could not get a hold of him during time of call back. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Did not observe employee food safety training during time of inspection. Employee on duty stated the owner was not present, and could not get a hold of him during time of call back. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
74
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Salmon fillet 47F Pasta 45F. *See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Salmon fillet 47F Pasta 45F
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap handwashing sink next to Fryer. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Did not observe paper towels at handwashing sink next to fryers.
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
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tools inside handwashing sink next to fryers. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge Edwin Holtz. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe grease accumulated on hood vents.
23-03-4
35
Aug 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
May 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pineappetit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pineappetit on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pineappetit?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pineappetit.

How does Pineappetit compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Pineappetit most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Pineappetit's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pineappetit have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pineappetit 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 Pineappetit inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pineappetit is inspected around three times per year on average.