PITA FRESH
7758 N KENDALL DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 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).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer handle soiled.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used at shelves reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above reach in freezers. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a bag with raw chicken at reach in freezer. As per operator it is personal food.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onion and a box with chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a soybean oil container stored on floor at storage area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensils inside of water at 101 F at steam table. The water was reheated at 142°F. Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored up.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at shelf under gyro equipment. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a stuffed vine leaves can dented.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro stores inside of thank you bags at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 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 stored over raw beef at reach in cooler front counter. Operator was instructed that the chicken need to be on the bottom part of the RIC. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator was outside one hour ago. Operator moved the product to the coolest part of the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
13
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. At walk in cooler.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food shelves at reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above reach in freezer.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack in front of three compartment sink.
- 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 iPhone on preparation table located next to three compartment sink.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with falafel stored on floor at walk in cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between two reach in coolers front counter. Operator removed the knife. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single service items stored on floor under preparation table. Operator moved to a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service article not stored inverted at shelves under preparation table. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Two Light shield damaged/in disrepair at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed gyros meat stored on thank you bags at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that thank you bags can not be used to store food.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license. Showed renewed at dashboard. Corrected On-Site
- 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 stored over raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator was informed the right order to store the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grapes leaves (60 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine + 200 ppm) Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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. Food employee reporting agreement was provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 13 basic).
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Phone: (786) 616-8107
Website: https://pitafreshflorida.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(414 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025