Pitaria
1935 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301 · Permanent Food Service · License 4703124
What drove the grade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection5 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic-23
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
Observed in the walk-in cooler and prep area.
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No test strips.
Repeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed by the ice machine.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed booth chair in the lobby area and in the walking cooler a vent hanging down in poor repair.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in coolers, reach-in freezers, and walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed in the kitchen and exit area where they keep the frozen meats.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed in the lobby drink machine and buildup on the wall near the 3 compartment sink.
Code 32, Restrooms: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Observed on the outside women's restroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed soiled ceiling tiles above the prep area. Dust on vents in the lobby, prep, and kitchen area.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed lent rollers in the dry storage area with food.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.