Pita’S Republic
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
67
Score
Pita’S Republic has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Pita’S Republic trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit in the front service area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit in the front service area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom of the prep table being soiled with food debris build up in the back prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris build up in the interior of the reach in coolers and freezers in the back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the back prep area.
14-33-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor under the three compartment sink being soiled with food debris build up.
36-10-4
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment open and operating with an expired license. Owner was able to update license before inspection was completed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of roasted red pepper in the kitchen prep area. Notified the employee about the cans. Stop Sale issued.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom interior of the reach in cooler soiled with old food debris. Employee stated that they will clean it when time permits.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge couldn't provide a test kit when asked.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in the kitchen prep area and in the restroom. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board on the front cook line with many cut marks all throughout so it is no longer easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee drinks in the reach in cooler stored with items sold to the public. Discussed proper storage with the person in charge.
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold-like substance in the reach in cooler in the back prep area and in the reach in coolers in the front cook line. Observed soiled microwave handles with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
47
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
64
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer inside restaurant. Manager brought in sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items inside refrigerator have date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop inside rice bin underneath food preparation table in back kitchen area. Manager discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over top of dry storage shelves has a hole with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on reach in frezzer is broken,torn gaskets inside refrigerator in back kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand washing sink on front line.
29-11-4
55
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed the triple sink not used in the correct order and not having stoppers to keep the water in the sink.
16-29-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita’S Republic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita’S Republic on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita’S Republic?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pita’S Republic.
How does Pita’S Republic compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pita’S Republic most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pita’S Republic's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pita’S Republic have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pita’S Republic means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pita’S Republic inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pita’S Republic is inspected around three times per year on average.
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