PITA SHOP
3448 Red Road
Miramar, Florida, 33025
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinking water stored in freezer not segregated or identified. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor at passageway.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with soups stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over chickpeas in reach in cooler. Operator relocate chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink exceeds 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink block with cases of cooking oils.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored in handwashing sink at front line. Operator removed containers. Repeat Violation
- 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/ Manager returns during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 no date marked on soup stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, soup cooked on 11/16/2024.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with bleach at dishwashing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container on cookline.
- 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized between washing and rinsing. Observed utensils not sanitizing. No sanitizer solution setup. . Operator set up chlorine sanitizer solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with wash and cut parsley in walk in cooler.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed vegetables stored over wash and cut parsley in walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw steak stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator relocate cooked rice. -Observed raw chicken stored over chickpea in refrigerator. Operator removed chickpea. 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 ground beef stored over raw shrimp in refrigerator. Operator relocate raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 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 soup on hot held on steam table at 126F. Per operator, soup reheat and placed in steam table 1:15 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat soup on stove to 188F. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside hand wash sink at cookline. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of soil residue buildup on salt container.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over fries in reach in freezer. Operator removed fries and stored properly. 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 in walk-in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over ground beef in reach in freezer. Operator removed chicken and stored on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 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 gyro meat hot held in steam table at 121F. Per operator, gyro placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat to 179F. Corrected On-Site
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Manager unable to name big 6 foodbourne illnesses.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with containers with cooking oil.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at cookline area used as dump sink, evidence by waste food found inside. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield, in cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Observed same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Glass reach in cooler in cook line. Build up food debris and grease Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -flip top in cook line, coffee cup. -small yogurt inside one door glass cooler Employees removed both items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee back pack on same storage shelf of single service plates, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two Employee working on cook line, wearing watches, after instructed, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager working on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield, in cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Outer door of reach in freezer by dining room area. -3 doors reach in freezer. -Hood filter - in cook line. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer- interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. US- RIF-Build up of black like substance and soil. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two boxes of hinged lid containers stored on floor, in corridor of restrooms Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several wiping cloths on prep tables and flip tops , along the cook line. Employee removed all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. garlic butter (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken cutlets (43F - Cold Holding), per manager food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Assorted desserts on cold holding unit, open two days ago. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table cutting board, next to steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line sink blocked by 3 gallon of cooking oil, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sauces in walk-in cooler.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. -Observed male employee eating wile preparing customer food.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on walk in cooler floor.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with various food items stored in walk-in cooler.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed containers with unwashed produces stored over cut tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate unwashed produces. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed employee eating then engaging in food preparation without washing hands.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over chickpea in n glass door refrigerator. Operator relocate peas. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed male employee placed food in his mouth, then engaged in food preparation without changing gloves and wash hands. Advice employee to change gloves and wash his hands. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed cutting board soiled with old food residue. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with containers with cooking oils.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at cookline used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside.
- 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 no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked on 09/26/2023.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 8/11/2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).