PITA LOCA
4017 Prairie Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 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).