PITAS REPUBLIC DOWNTOWN
210 E MADISON ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee donned gloves without washing them. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -61 approximately rodent droppings under reach in freezer in kitchen/prep area -15 approximately rodent droppings under cabinet behind service line in front food area. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Rice from previous day, 50F operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved all items to other coolers. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Issued to operator **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep kitchen, operator replaced. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, cut tomato and multiple other items. **Warning**
Basic 3
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment throughout food areas soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.