LA PITA LEBANESE TAVERNA
14959 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly under the register area. 6 live flies by the back kitchen door. 1 live fly flying around the dry storage area. Manager began eradicating and cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed 1 live fly on the wall next to the three compartment sink. Observed 1 live fly in the dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 3
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank not secured in the front dining area next to a fountain drink dispenser that is no longer in use.n **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed a carbon dioxide tank not secured in the front dining area next to a fountain drink dispenser that is no longer in use. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soil with dust above the cook line area. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains in the dining area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed ceiling tiles soil with dust above the cook line area. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains in the dining area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in cooler. Observed soiled handles to the doors of the walk in cooler. Observed soiled doors to the microwave with food debris. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment in the cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in cooler. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:18 PM.
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.