PITAS REPUBLIC
8412 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615
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 2
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 50 F cooling from last night more than 6 hours in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. A container of cooked rice covered and temped 50 F cooling from last night in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Provided proper cooling procedures handout to operator by email.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 50 F cooling from last night more than 6 hours in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Intermediate 2
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and homemade Tzatziki Sauce in reach-in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen and storage room. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and beverage syrup boxes on floor in storage room.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:32 PM.
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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.