Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
1727 W Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612Are-Pita's Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 116 violations across 19 inspections, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented across multiple categories, including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), chemical storage issues (appearing in 6 of the most recent 8 inspections), proper cooking temperatures, and hand-washing compliance. A warning was issued on February 23, 2024 after an inspection found 10 violations including employee health reporting, allergen awareness, and toxic substance control failures. An administrative complaint was recommended on March 4, 2024 following violations in chemical storage and toxic substance control. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent routine inspection on February 18, 2026 documented 21 violations—the highest count on record—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Are-pita's Restaurant in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pizza Hut #4665 (2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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