Pitas Republic in Tampa

Last inspected:

8412 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615
Overview

Pitas Republic in Tampa has 25 inspections on record spanning nearly a decade, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, particularly recurring citations for employee health policy violations (appearing in at least 10 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (cited in 6 inspections), and employee health reporting failures (cited in 7 inspections). Chemical storage violations appeared in 3 of the past 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 resulted in a call back that complied with prior findings; however, the prior routine inspection on October 9, 2025 resulted in a warning issued after 18 violations were documented, including three high-priority findings for employee health reporting, chemical storage, and proper hand and arm washing.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
167Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Pitas Republic in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Pitas Republic in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pitas Republic in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pitas Republic in Tampa last inspected?
Pitas Republic in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pitas Republic in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Pitas Republic in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Pitas Republic in Tampa had?
Pitas Republic in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pitas Republic in Tampa find?
Pitas Republic in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pitas Republic in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Pitas Republic in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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.

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