PITARIA
1935 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured near 3 compartment sink.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents and exhaust vents with dust accumulation.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of inserts in ware wash area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor near storage area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near hot line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation exposed in reach in freezer near hot holding line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near stand up reach in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed housing for both dispenser soiled with mold like substance.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic spoons stored on the floor under storage rack.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed portion cup lids stored upright near serving line.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: New manager still working get training for staff. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks near hand washing sink not secured.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents throughout kitchen with dust accumulation.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/22.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sunglasses placed on prep table. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in cooler near expo and hand wash sink.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine near drive thru. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in rear of kitchen. Manger stored in a clean bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving in walk in cooler soiled with food and mold like substance.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters and prep tables. Manager placed cloths in solution. Corrected On-Site
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed cloths stored in bucket with sanitizer and soap. Manager changed out during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed employees utilizing chlorine at 3 compartment sink, has quaternary test strips.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine inside kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on prep table.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents and air exhaust vents soiled with grease, dust throughout the kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At 135pm Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler at 83F placed in cooler at 11:45 am. Operator placed chicken in smaller pans and placed pans on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee using bare hands to cut onions that were to be stored in cooler not heated.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed HWS across from cooler no hot water.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).