Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa
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210 E Madison St, Tampa, FL 33602Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa has a history of recurring food safety violations and one emergency closure. The facility was emergency-closed on March 21, 2023 for rodent activity. Across 17 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 105 violations, averaging 6.2 per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 8 inspections, including failures to exclude sick workers and improper health reporting. Hand-washing violations were cited in multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025. Food contact surface violations and improper food storage were recurring findings. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Recent inspections show continued non-compliance: the March 4, 2026 inspection found 12 violations including high-priority food contact surface issues and was completed with no further action; the September 5, 2025 inspection documented 15 violations including employee health policy and parasite destruction violations; the April 23 and December 4, 2024 inspections resulted in administrative complaints recommended due to hand-washing and chemical storage violations. The July 1, 2025 inspection was followed by call back compliance.
Most recent closure: March 21, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023016607 | $400.00 | Mar 21, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa last inspected?
- Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa last shut down?
- Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa was last shut down on March 21, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa had?
- Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa find?
- Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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 Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa been fined?
- Pitas Republic Downtown in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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