GAINES STREET PIES EAST
1184 CAPITAL CIRCLE NE STE D&E, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-329-2141
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed capippicola 45F and meatballs 45F, both stored 3 hours ago. GM disposed of items.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing above rack holding cans of tomato sauce and above reach in cooler on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Employee removed drink during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food prep table. Operator removed drinks during time of inspection.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of organic tomatoes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty Casey Hammontre
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in ware washing area. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table across from ice machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers stored on floor in kitchen area.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans of organic tomatoes dented at seam on can rack.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 2 cans of organic tomatoes dented at seam on can rack,not segregated.
Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers stored inverted near expo across from ice machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket with solution stored on the floor near hand wash sink, pizza oven area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in bottle not labeled, expo cooler across from ice machine.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of organic tomatoes with cans dented on seams.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over bacon in walk in cooler. GM stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed capippicola 45F and meatballs 45F, both stored 3 hours ago. GM disposed of items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pine sol in spray bottle not labeled. GM placed label
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board, expo across from pizza oven.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on expo. GM removed cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed green peppers stored on floor in walk in cooler. GM stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed ed napkins stored on floor near can rack. GM stored properly.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed beef topping in expo cooler across from pizza oven dated 10/12/23. Manager disposed of beef topping.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce 125F, per manager placed 3 hours ago, manager disposed of sauce.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table next to blender.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two employees drinking in food prep area.
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