Pitaria
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Pitaria has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
86
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table inside kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened beverages inside reach in freezer next to steam tables. Employee removed drinks during time of inspection.
12B-13-4
64
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
90
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
90
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At 135pm Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler at 83F placed in cooler at 11:45 am. Operator placed chicken in smaller pans and placed pans on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using bare hands to cut onions that were to be stored in cooler not heated.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed HWS across from cooler no hot water.
27-16-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine inside kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents and air exhaust vents soiled with grease, dust throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
41
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Greek fries in reach in cooler across from stove top, uncovered.
08B-12-5
95
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pitaria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pitaria on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pitaria?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pitaria.
How does Pitaria compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Pitaria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Pitaria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pitaria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pitaria 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 Pitaria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pitaria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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