PITARIA

Name: PITARIA
Address: 1935 APALACHEE PKWY, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32301, US
Rating: 67.3

1935 APALACHEE PKWY, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301

License #4703124

🥙 Mediterranean ℹ️

67.3 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 30, 2026 · 12 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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PITARIA in TALLAHASSEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 2 critical, 10 major, 37 minor.

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September 17, 2025

The latest inspection on October 30, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] 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.
[14-11-5] Observed booth chair in the lobby area and in the walking cooler a vent hanging down in poor repair.
[23-03-4] 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.
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on the outside womens restroom.
[36-34-5] 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.
[22-16-4] 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.
[40-06-5] 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.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed by the ice machine.
[53B-13-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips.
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed in the walk-in cooler and prep area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks near hand washing sink not secured.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents throughout kitchen with dust accumulation.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/22.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sunglasses placed on prep table. Manager removed during inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in cooler near expo and hand wash sink.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine near drive thru. Manager stored correctly.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in rear of kitchen. Manger stored in a clean bowl.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving in walk in cooler soiled with food and mold like substance.
[38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters and prep tables. Manager placed cloths in solution.
[21-03-4] Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed cloths stored in bucket with sanitizer and soap. Manager changed out during inspection.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed employees utilizing chlorine at 3 compartment sink, has quaternary test strips.
[53B-13-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.