PITA FRESH
7758 N KENDALL DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
13
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave in warewash area; soiled handle.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in freezer outside of walk in cooler, observed in soda fridge at counter.. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several with water damage; kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license posted at time of inspection.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses on bouillon container, observed bag on prep table.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor at front counter.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.observed in warewash area; no shield for bulbs.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed fan under hand sink soiled with dust.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on rack next to reach in freezer; spoons face up.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
- 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. Observed no kit or form; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kareem; 12/25.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled shelves where spices are kept. Observed soiled knife magnet.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no kit on site; chlorine or Quat.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working; no certified manager present.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on cook line, red spray no label. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 21 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer. Operator removed during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with product. Emploplaced handle upwards.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label at dry storage.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over falafel mix inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee placed raw chicken under falafel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test kit for chlorine not provided. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser at kitchen without label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).