PITAS REPUBLIC DOWNTOWN
210 E MADISON ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-223-3288
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Employee cutting peppers with bare hand discuss with employee the importance of wearing gloves
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023016607 | Mar 21, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Cold holding: hummus 47F cut tomatoes 47F feta cheese 47F discussed to add ice on products Reach in cooler make table Cold holding: hummus 47F cut tomatoes 47F feta cheese 47F. Employee moved to reach on freezer 2nd temp all 43F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Employee cutting peppers with bare hand discuss with employee the importance of wearing gloves
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Boxes stored inside hand washing sink in the back.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Timothy
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on front counter.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line reach in top table shredded Mexican cheese 45F feta cheese 45F potato salad 45F discussion with employee to move to back refrigerator. Employee moved items to reach in freezer 2nd temps to 43F except shredded mozzarella cheese 51F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Spinach pies reach in cooler back kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink front counter employee placed soap at hand washing sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Refki G expired 7 25 2023
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Peppers over clean lettuce reach in cooler by mop sink
Apr 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/al ket balliu 360 training issued 12-3-2018
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Peppers over clean lettuce reach in cooler by mop sink
Dec 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled.
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. maronated chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (52F - Hot Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. maronated chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (52F - Hot Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) operator will not use these items. And called for repairs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine soiled
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.