ARE-PITA'S RESTAURANT
1727 W FLETCHER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop juice inside refrigerator next to reach in cooler. Owner removed and properly stored raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
16-37-1Intermediate – 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.
Basic 6
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored on shelves in kitchen area are not stored inverted.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Sodas and water stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Owner removed and properly stored drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Owner washed onions. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:44 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.