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PITA POKETS

Health inspection records show PITA POKETS in HOLLYWOOD has 13 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2727 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478450

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at reach in cooler soiled Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink drainage plumbing in disrepair. Hand wash sink draining into bucket
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf under grill on front cook line
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection. Quaternary test kit provided
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided not functioning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing red substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13477750

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13477499

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under tin foil lined bottom shelf in prep area in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground under prep tables in prep area in kitchen Observed 1 dead roaches on wall behind prep tables in prep area in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on wall at dry storage shelving in prep area in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed 4 dead roaches in establishment **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at front line reach in cooler and freezer Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front cook line flip top cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on rice stuffed grape leaves on front cook line. See Stop Sale Observed 3 live roaches inside of gap under hand wash sink and counter at front cook line. Observed 7 live roaches on ground in front of water heater next to back door in kitchen prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed 3 live roaches in between gap and counter under hand wash sink on front cook line **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (47F); cut tomatoes (56F); cooked gyro (53F); cooked steak (54F); cooked eggplant (54F); feta (58F). Operator states items have been in unit for 1.5 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930813

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under tin foil lined bottom shelf in prep area in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground under prep tables in prep area in kitchen Observed 1 dead roaches on wall behind prep tables in prep area in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on wall at dry storage shelving in prep area in kitchen Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled at front line reach in cooler and freezer Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front cook line flip top cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef, raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle to go bags in chest freezer. Operator moved to food grade container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on rice stuffed grape leaves on front cook line. See Stop Sale Observed 3 live roaches inside of gap under hand wash sink and counter at front cook line. Observed 7 live roaches on ground in front of water heater next to back door in kitchen prep area Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on rice stuffed grape leaves on front cook line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (47F); cut tomatoes (56F); cooked gyro (53F); cooked steak (54F); cooked eggplant (54F); feta (58F). Operator states items have been in unit for 1.5 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in prep area
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at front cook line flip top in poor repair
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at front cook line reach in cooler/reach in freezer soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front cook line flip top cooler
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef, raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle printed bags, operator started to remove to food grade bag **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw tenderized beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Not provided for newer employee. Provided to operator Repeat Violation
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener/can opener mount
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided loose roll Corrected On-Site
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Not provided for new employee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches inside of not in use 3 door reach in cooler in prep area in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on ground under front line flip top cooler. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside of gaps in wood door frame at kitchen entrance in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches on ground under front line flip top cooler. Observed 1 live roach under hand wash sink at front line Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Not provided for new employee Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, prep area hand wash sinks. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 7/10/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/10/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/10/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Bucket of lemonade stored on floor in kitchen. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in under salad station torn.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station Reach in- ; Cooked Chickpeas (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked Lamb (50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. Observed gasket torn. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink use as a dump station. Foods debris and soufflé cup lid in sink front counter. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided but is not turned on to check temperature.

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8692284

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in shared restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654892

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in shared restroom. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (64F); tzatziki (67F); garlic sauce (62F). In unit more than 4 hours. Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (64F); tzatziki (67F); garlic sauce (62F). In unit more than 4 hours. Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. See 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. Provided form to operator. 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 form to operator. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pieces of vegetables at handwashing sink in cookline. Operator removed food debris. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing at prep station in storage area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at prep area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349430

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil at cook line missing label. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at front counter did not wash hands before putting on gloves after placing food containers in to go bag. Reviewed proper procedures with employee; employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of household pesticide under front counter hand sink. Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cold items at front counter fliptop unit indicated as time control items missing time mark. Per employee all items filled between 10:00-10:30am. Employee addie time mark to 2:00pm. 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. Bulletin provided to be posted. 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/ Shadi Foqahaa 8-15-2018 ServSafe Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand rink in back prep area. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Florida Restaurant Lodging Association Warning