LA PITA LEBANESE TAVERNA
14959 N FLORIDA AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank not secured in the front dining area next to a fountain drink dispenser that is no longer in use.n Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed a carbon dioxide tank not secured in the front dining area next to a fountain drink dispenser that is no longer in use. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soil with dust above the cook line area. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains in the dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed ceiling tiles soil with dust above the cook line area. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains in the dining area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in cooler. Observed soiled handles to the doors of the walk in cooler. Observed soiled doors to the microwave with food debris. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment in the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in cooler. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly under the register area. 6 live flies by the back kitchen door. 1 live fly flying around the dry storage area. Manager began eradicating and cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed 1 live fly on the wall next to the three compartment sink. Observed 1 live fly in the dry storage area. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a carbon dioxide tank not secured in the front dining area next to a fountain drink dispenser that is no longer in use.n Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soil with dust above the cook line area. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains in the dining area. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding in the back of the kitchen next to the exit doors. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in between the floor boards in the front dining area. 2 dead roaches under the register area. 1 dead roach next to the back kitchen door. Manager removed cleaned and sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken** Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior to the microwave being soiled with grease debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in cooler. Observed soiled handles to the doors of the walk in cooler. Observed soiled doors to the microwave with food debris. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment in the cook line. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly under the register area. 6 live flies by the back kitchen door. 1 live fly flying around the dry storage area. Manager began eradicating and cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings in a cluster on the floor behind an old soda dispenser that is no longer in use in the dining room. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles for the microwave, freezer, reach in cooler, and hand washing sink on the cook line and also on the walk in cooler.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not properly secured in the dining area next to the ice machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust debris on the ceiling tiles in the cook line area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the interior of the microwave.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on the gaskets in the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler on the cook line.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet on the hand wash sink on the cook line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of dry rice with no label.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Emailed guide to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with sanitizer in rear hand sink. Operator removed container Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris on floor on cook-line behind cooking equipment.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. One bag of chic peas located on floor of walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink on cook-line at front counter
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found Observed following: approximately 45 rodent droppings on cookline in corner near front counter, Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor located between mop sink and 3-compartment sink. 6- rodent droppings on ladder located in dry storage area. 3- on floor in dry storage area next to milk crates.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors with debris behind stove and fryer.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed Baklava stored on drain board of three compartment sink. Owner moved to safe location, corrected on site. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vent above grill with grease build up.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Owner corrected on site. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-17-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. Observed Rice in reach in cooler not date marked.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with debris build up.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Owner removed items from sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).