THE ORIGINAL PITA HUT INC
530 41 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed in the dishmachine located in the watewashing area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while cooking. Employee took it out immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler dirty.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.observed chicken pea bags, plastic bottles of waters and tea on the dry storage floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up on freezer located in dry storage.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet paper underneath cutting board. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food residue inside microwave. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in training getting a personal item from the floor , then touching clean utensil. Employee washed his hands . **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed on second floor. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots not inverted on shelves.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating behind the counter at the front prep area . Employee was coached and moved to the dining area . **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water residue on clean containers ready to use .
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on the floor behind the equipments . **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled .
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler / Reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food residues inside reach in freezer.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper soup food containers stored on the floor .
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from dishwasher machine draining on the floor.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside reach in freezer, not all the products were commercially packaged. Employee moved the chicken to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 manager certificate expired for Eithan Eltaresy 5/16/2024.
- 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/ No certified manager present at the time of the inspection.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink station located in the kitchen. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee food handler training for Francesca Ghezzi, Amit Ben Natan and Travin Eugene Barr Jr.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in spray bottle without label. Employee labeled the bottle as degreaser . **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).