PITA LOCA
4017 Prairie Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food in plastic containers on the walk in cooler floor ( potatoes). Also plastic mayonnaise containers on the floor .
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee correct it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on filters. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue inside the reach in freezer.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed disposable utensils with food contact surface up.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters.
- 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 grill onions at 126 F on the side of the cooler in the kitchen. Employee started reheating the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 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 cooked quinoa from 3/14 with no date mark. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets in poor repair ( freezer located next to walk-in cooler ).
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle left inside touching the ice. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon in standing water. Employee discarded the water . Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing sign at the public restroom. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive accumulation of grease on hood filters in the kitchen .
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observe accumulation of old debris inside reach in freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken in a container without cover inside walk in cooler . Employee covered them . Corrected On-Site
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face and continued working with food. Employee washed his hands after being coached. Corrected On-Site
- 03C-97-2:High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Observed gyro chicken rotating , but off for approximately 1 hr .Owner turned on immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener .
- 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 cooked chicken and cooked chicken soup from Friday 7/19 inside walk in cooler without date marking .
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed dirty ice machine.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee was eating inside the kitchen . Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle touching the ice .
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels under cutting boards.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign in both public restrooms.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef was thawing in standing water inside 3 compartment sink.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing his hands inside 3 compartment sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink Employee restocked the station. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed apple pie prepared and packaged on site for customer self service without labels with information required by the law. Repeat Violation
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the public restroom used for the employees.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single use to go forks with food contact surface up at the front. Employee inverted them . Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some products in plastic containers without labels.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and started prepping food without washing his hands. Employee was coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee sent it to 3 compartment sink . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit at the establishment.
- 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. Apple pie cooked on site on Friday 12/8/23.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Phone: (305) 673-3388
Website: https://www.pitaloca.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(521 reviews)Price Level
$$
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 – 4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025