PITA PLUS+
2810 E BUSCH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jacob John Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored overtop food being prepared in kitchen area. Employee discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in coolers on cooks line. Employee removed and placed knife at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line is soiled with old food debris.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by walk in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented can of pickles.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored overtop cooked potatoes inside walk in cooler. Mangers removed pork and placed inside walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items placed inside freezer at 1:45 re-temperature at 1:20 all items are under 43F. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F cold holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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.
- 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/
- 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. Jacob John Warning
- 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.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser not working at handwashing sink on cooks line. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed proteins inside walk in cooler has no date markings. Chicken,beef,cooked chicken.
- 51-04-4:No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin on dry storage shelves in back kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored overtop food steam table on cooks line.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in coolers on cooks line.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in water at 58F on steam table on cooks line.
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood overtop of service window has exposed wood that has not been sealed. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored overtop cooked chicken inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored raw beef . Corrected On-Site
- 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Butter and garlic held on time has no time markings. Chef voluntarily discarded butter and garlic.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cooks line has old food in drain.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No lactic acid test kit at time of inspection.
- 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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing by food preparation table at end of cooks line. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stack on top of each other preventing proper air drying. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
16
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled. Warning Priority: Basic
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Observed: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 50 dead roaches on sticky traps beside refrigerators by fryer station. Discarded sticky traps. Warning Priority: Basic
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk- dated Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 36-03-4:Basic - Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing by food preparation table at end of cooks line. Warning Priority: Basic
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Observed: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can marinara Warning Priority: Basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches on sticky traps beside refrigerators by fryer station. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: Basic
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of marinara has a dent in the side. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 33-12-4:Basic - Observed: Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning Priority: Basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stack on top of each other preventing proper air drying. Warning Priority: Basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. Warning Priority: Basic
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Observed: 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. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority
- 03G-04-5:High Priority - Observed: Fish not held frozen before, during and after using a reduced oxygen packaging method. ROP fish not properly defrosted fish being thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Owner cut packages open. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority
- 10-17-4:Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in coolers on cooks line. Manager removed and placed knife at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basi
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit or quarantine ammonia test kit. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - Observed: 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. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 33-16-4:Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. Warning Priority: Basic
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks lines across from grill. Warning Priority: Basic
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken cold holding longer then 4 hours temperature at 54F. Cheese cake 53-54F in cooler from previous day. Stop sale issued. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw 49F placed into ice bath in walk in cooler 42F, hummus 43-45F placed into ice bath in walk in cooler 41F, raw fish 52F placed into ice bath into walk in freezer 36-44F, raw shrimp 53F, cooked chicken 53F reached 39F, raw chicken 48F, cheesecake 53-54F **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: High Priority
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored overtop ready to eat vegetables inside walk in cooler. Owner properly stored unwashed vegetables. **Corrected On Site** Warning Priority: Basic
- 36-30-4:Basic - Observed: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood overtop of service window has exposed wood that has not been sealed. Warning Priority: Basic
- 42-01-4:Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by back door preventing proper air drying. Owner properly stored mop. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic
- 21-08-4:Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm- refilled container to 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken** Warning Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 26 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 16 basic).