DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PITA POCKETS

180 Crandon Boulevard
Florida, 33149
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside cheese container at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at any of the reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by grill soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed hoods with heavy grease accumulation at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator via email. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed different types of rice inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/7/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside cheese container at cook line.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by grill.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at any of the reach in coolers.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by grill soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed hoods with heavy grease accumulation at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed glove to start cooking no handwashing prior. Coached operator and operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (62F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (75F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As operator for approximately 2 hours prior, heat was turned off. Operator turned on to reheat product. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 to operator via email.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. Observed Tania hired a week prior to the inspection and no health reporting agreement signed. Provided to operator via email. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
  • 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. Observed different types of rice inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586260

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376885

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fans soiled with accumulated dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(428 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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