THE ORIGINAL PITA HUT II
18450 West Dixie Highway
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken being stored on floor under prep table and cases of drinks stored on floor in dining room.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed various raw meat thawing at room temperature in kitchen area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored above various salads in reach in cooler.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored in kitchen hand washing sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks being stored on floor in dining room and observed cases of bread being stored on floor in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed AC duct in disrepair with insulation exposed. Located in prep area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of sodas and parm cheese being stored on floor in dining room. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in and damage to wall under hand washing sink.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container and bag of rice being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area.
- 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/ Observed 4+ employees present at time of inspection with no certified manager present at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach freezer.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of drinks being stored on floor in hallway, cases of oil on floor in kitchen area and case of raw chicken on floor in prep area.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach in cooler.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of carrot salad in reach in cooler.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored in hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean food.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas being stored on floor in dining room area and a pan of raw beef patties being stored on floor up grill.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in water with tile in disrepair. Located under hand washing sink.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef patties thawing at room temperature. Located on floor under grill. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of slaw in reach in cooler.
- 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored on top on hand washing sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice in hand washing sink. Located next to steam table.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
- 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 792-0821
Website: http://www.pitahutmiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(797 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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Serves Beer
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Lunch
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025