Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LA PITA LEBANESE TAVERNA

14959 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3372110
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8438368
DBPR license3917560

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 6, 2023 12:54 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 7, 2023 9:30 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found Observed following: approximately 45 rodent droppings on cookline in corner near front counter, Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor located between mop sink and 3-compartment sink. 6- rodent droppings on ladder located in dry storage area. 3- on floor in dry storage area next to milk crates.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris on floor on cook-line behind cooking equipment.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. One bag of chic peas located on floor of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink on cook-line at front counter

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.