PITA HUT
141 Howey Road
Florida, 34736
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides on all reach in coolers
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. --housemade tzatziki (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade tzatziki (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -housemade falafel Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-23-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Self -sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required to discard waste water and potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Al Magrehbi Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Al Magrehbi Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
- 51-23-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Self -sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required to discard waste water and potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
12
Basic
8
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayonnaise on floor. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Warning
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood suppression vents are soiled. -Ansuls have a dust buildup. -Exterior of reach in freezer is rusted. - Side of grill has a residue build up. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in reach in cooler next to tzatziki. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Utensils and spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Glass cleaner improperly stored next to olive oil. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -feta cheese 54 f, grape leaves 50 f, lettuce 52 f, tomatoes 53 f, gyro meat 57 f, cooked chicken 55 f, sliced cheese 55 f, hummus 44 f, lettuce 45 f, tzatziki 44 f...all items held more than four hours per operator. Stop sale. Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.Provded copy to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-17-5:Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information.Provided a copy to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Al Magrehbi Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Flat top grill is heavily soiled. -fryers are heavily soiled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Al Magrehbi Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning
- 51-23-4:Intermediate - Self -sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required to discard waste water and potable water. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 23 total violations (3 high priority, 12 intermediate, 8 basic).