PITA & PUFF

PITA & PUFF maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in PORT CHARLOTTE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 4 reports on file

2665 Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33952
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13504604

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food containers with a lid and/or food grade plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash sink strictly for handwashing.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Wet wiping cloth bucket containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer container not labeled on shelf at kitchen. Operator labeled the sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site

11/3/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13565513

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the interior of Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked with no airflow at dish shelf. Operator removed the wet containers from being stacked and placed them on the side to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items with no cover at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lids on the food items. 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 over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10941739

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice at ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered on shelves at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with food grade bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to air in the line. Primed the chlorine sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

4/7/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10779664

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth from underneath the Make Table. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted at cookline shelf. Operator inverted the containers. 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 lasagna not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of the foodhandler training certificate.