LA PITA LEBANESE TAVERNA
14959 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-458-4334
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
NOV 23
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OCT 24
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024069023 | Oct 2, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2023056922 | Sep 6, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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
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.
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.
Oct 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings in a cluster on the floor behind an old soda dispenser that is no longer in use in the dining room. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
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
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding in the back of the kitchen next to the exit doors.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in between the floor boards in the front dining area. 2 dead roaches under the register area. 1 dead roach next to the back kitchen door. Manager removed cleaned and sanitized area. Corrective Action TakenCorrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint**
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior to the microwave being soiled with grease debris.
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.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles for the microwave, freezer, reach in cooler, and hand washing sink on the cook line and also on the walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not properly secured in the dining area next to the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust debris on the ceiling tiles in the cook line area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the interior of the microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on the gaskets in the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet on the hand wash sink on the cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of dry rice with no label.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Emailed guide to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with sanitizer in rear hand sink. Operator removed container
Sep 7, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris on floor on cook-line behind cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. One bag of chic peas located on floor of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink on cook-line at front counter
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. Observed Rice in reach in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with debris build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Owner removed items from sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors with debris behind stove and fryer.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed Baklava stored on drain board of three compartment sink. Owner moved to safe location, corrected on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vent above grill with grease build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Owner corrected on site.
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.