GAINES STREET PIES
112 E 6 AVE, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850-212-6044
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches on floor and 1 live on drying rack at dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024051202 | Aug 20, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling vent cover missing.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for dish tank to check sanitizer.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer not dispensing to dish machine. Used my sanitizer test kit and reading was 0ppm.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor in men's room, not sure what the source of leak is. Manager stated calling a plumber.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed dish machine chlorine 10ppm. Primed dish machine to chlorine 50ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs held above raw sausage in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored shelled eggs during inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pizza sauce 77F at 3:00 in walk in cooler. ambient cooling since 12:15, down to 72F at 3:30. Pizza sauce cooling in enclosed deep container not allowing to cool at proper rate. Manager opened pizza sauce container during inspection. Observed sliced ham 49F in reach in cooler at kitchen area at 2:45, cooling since 11:45, down to 45F at 3:30. Sliced ham stored in covered container not allowing to cool at proper rate. Manager opened container during inspection. Provided operator with approved cooling methods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager placed can opener in dish area to be cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table, storage shelving, and on dish machine. Manager properly stored all personal beverages during inspection.
Aug 20, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager replaced chlorine bucket and corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection.
Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects at bar area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches on floor and 1 live on drying rack at dish area.
No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink at dish area. Manager stored soap and paper towels during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in dish area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cook line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer quaternary 0ppm. Manager corrected to quaternary 400ppm during inspection.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. Observed two cans of pineapple tidbits dented on the seams. See stop sale.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine Chlorine 10ppm. Manager primed machine to Chlorine 50ppm during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance/debris inside soda nozzles at soda machine in dining area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ashtrays inside hand wash sink at bar area. Manager removed ash trays during inspection.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed multiple clean utensils stored in soiled container at storage area next to dish machine and ice scoop stored in soiled container next to ice machine at front counter. Manager replaced containers during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle inoperable at hand-wash sink next to ice machine.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Per manager employees hired within 60 days with no proof of employee training and no illness report form.
Dented/rusted cans present. Observed two cans of tomato sauce with dents on seal. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot held marinara at 126F per manager over four hours ago. Manager discarded marinara during inspection. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in both soda nozzle holster in bar area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted above ice machine,
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape above prep table where pizza dough is being made. Employee discarded tape during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of tomatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven door handle.
Open dumpster lid.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.