Pita Plus+
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Pita Plus+ has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Pita Plus+ on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on reach in cooler cutting board on cooks line.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon is laying inside pan of cooked rice inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 65°F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes over top three compartment sink . **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
02D-01-5
45
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink faucet in back area of restaurant by back door at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection. - Observed dead roach on lift top reach in cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed roach and took cutting board to dish room and cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispensers are out of paper towel at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: No paper towels at time of inspection. Used napkins to dry hands. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers stored on shelves in dish room at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Observed old labels on clean food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
67
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed time temperature control for safety foods greater than 41 in walk in cooler at time of inspection: Falafel 50F Feta cheese 57F Macaroni and cheese 47F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink faucet in back area of restaurant by back door at time of inspection. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented number 10 can of mushrooms at time of inspection. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near dish machine 1 live fly near walk in coolers **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. operator called DBPR and renewed license. Confirmation code #257450488 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live near can opener 2 live in dry storage near damaged wall 1 live on triple sink near knife holder 2 live under shelf over double sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection. - Observed dead roach on lift top reach in cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed roach and took cutting board to dish room and cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispensers are out of paper towel at time of inspection **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on floor behind lift top reach in cooler 3 dead in oven 2 dead under slicer 2 dead under knife holder in triple sink room 60 dead in pest control traps **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on prep table next to steam table at time of inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of whole chickens stored on floor is kitchen at time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen knife stored between reach in coolers on cooks line at time of inspection. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers stored on shelves in dish room at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-46-4
23
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: No certificated food managers at time of callback **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
78
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacob John **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
67
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items placed inside freezer at 1:45 re-temperature at 1:20 all items are under 43F. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F cold holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented can of pickles.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored overtop cooked potatoes inside walk in cooler. Mangers removed pork and placed inside walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacob John **Warning**
53B-02-5
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
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser not working at handwashing sink on cooks line. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed proteins inside walk in cooler has no date markings. Chicken,beef,cooked chicken.
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored overtop food being prepared in kitchen area. Employee discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in coolers on cooks line. Employee removed and placed knife at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line is soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
02D-01-5
22
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored overtop cooked chicken inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored raw beef . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Butter and garlic held on time has no time markings. Chef voluntarily discarded butter and garlic.
03F-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No lactic acid test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cooks line has old food in drain.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin on dry storage shelves in back kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored overtop food steam table on cooks line.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in coolers on cooks line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in water at 58F on steam table on cooks line.
10-07-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood overtop of service window has exposed wood that has not been sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
43
Feb 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing by food preparation table at end of cooks line. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stack on top of each other preventing proper air drying. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Sep 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of marinara has a dent in the side. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-01-4
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Fish not held frozen before, during and after using a reduced oxygen packaging method. ROP fish not properly defrosted fish being thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Owner cut packages open. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03G-04-5
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken cold holding longer then 4 hours temperature at 54F. Cheese cake 53-54F in cooler from previous day. Stop sale issued. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw 49F placed into ice bath in walk in cooler 42F, hummus 43-45F placed into ice bath in walk in cooler 41F, raw fish 52F placed into ice bath into walk in freezer 36-44F, raw shrimp 53F, cooked chicken 53F reached 39F, raw chicken 48F, cheesecake 53-54F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk- dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit or quarantine ammonia test kit. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm- refilled container to 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-08-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-20-5
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 50 dead roaches on sticky traps beside refrigerators by fryer station. Discarded sticky traps. **Warning** Priority: Basic
35A-06-4
Basic - Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing by food preparation table at end of cooks line. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-03-4
Basic - Observed: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can marinara **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-20-4
Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches on sticky traps beside refrigerators by fryer station. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Basic
35A-03-4
Basic - Observed: Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning** Priority: Basic
33-12-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stack on top of each other preventing proper air drying. **Warning** Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in coolers on cooks line. Manager removed and placed knife at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-17-4
Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basi
10-20-4
Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. **Warning** Priority: Basic
33-16-4
Basic - Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks lines across from grill. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-49-6
Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored overtop ready to eat vegetables inside walk in cooler. Owner properly stored unwashed vegetables. **Corrected On Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-17-4
Basic - Observed: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood overtop of service window has exposed wood that has not been sealed. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-30-4
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by back door preventing proper air drying. Owner properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
13
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment built a serving station at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: No plan review submitted and approved. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooves in cutting board at reach in cool across from flat top grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Grooves in cutting board at reach in cool across from flat top grill. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Grooves in cutting board at reach in cooler across from flat top grill. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Grooves in cutting board at reach in cooler across from flat top grill. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand-wash sink missing sign at register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Hand-wash sink missing sign at register. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Hand-wash sink missing sign at register. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Hand-wash sink missing sign at register. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-23: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
78
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Plus+ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Plus+ on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Plus+?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pita Plus+.
How does Pita Plus+ compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pita Plus+ most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pita Plus+'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pita Plus+ have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pita Plus+ means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pita Plus+ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Plus+ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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