Davie, Broward County

PITA SHOP

8560 STIRLING RD, SUITE 103, Davie, FL 33024

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 Intermediate
Feb 24, 2025
City
Davie
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53A-05-6

Detail 23580846

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/ Certified Food Manager - Faraj Zir 3-11-2022 ServSafe Person in Charge - Abe Zir Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23580849

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler bulk container of soup and garlic sauce not labeled. Per manager both made over 24 hours ago.

41-17-4

Detail 23580848

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by register. Manager labeled as window cleaner.

10-17-4

Detail 23580847

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between steam table and fliptop unit. Employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23580845

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water at fliptop unit and cook line not labeled.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

03C-98-1

Detail 23351839

High Priority - Gyro / shawarma meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Beef shawarma cone being reheated. Per employee, cone was used night before and cooled whole without being cooked thoroughly.

08A-17-6

Detail 23351835

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. In Atosa reach in freezer, portioned bags of raw beef and chicken intermingled in bottom of freezer. Employee rearranged bags to properly separate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23351832

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef shawarma cone being reheated. Per employee, cone was used night before and cooled whole without being cooked thoroughly.

05-05-4

Detail 23351831

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler exterior digital thermometer not functioning properly.

53A-05-6

Detail 23351830

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/ Certified Food Manager Faraj Zir Person in Charge Abe Zir Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 23351837

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container on wooden prep table next to containers of spices. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23351834

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, buckets of feta cheese on floor.

10-17-4

Detail 23351833

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between fliptop cold unit and steam table. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23351838

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler missing ambient thermometer.

21-07-4

Detail 23351836

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter less than 50ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-17-6

Detail 22838830

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. Portioned Raw beef stored over bags of French fries inside Atosa reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator moved French fries to upper shelf and raw beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22838829

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle with drano stored above case of mayonnaise in dry storage area. Operator moved drano and stored away from establishment food. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22838825

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth above 200ppm chlorine at front counter. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22838831

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/ Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22838826

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 22838827

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee t-shirts on top case of macaroni product. Operator moved t- shirts Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22838828

Basic - Floor tiles cracked / broken disrepair next to walk in cooler.

14-38-4

Detail 22838824

Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken used for storing hummus in walk in cooler. Operator changed container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22414111

High Priority - Raw shelled eggs stored over bag with whole onions inside walk in cooler. Operator moved onions and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22414110

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef ( 60F cold holding ) under no temperature control for food safety, next to grill under 4 hours ago in cook line awaiting orders. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 22414115

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 22414109

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 procedures to manager

53A-05-6

Detail 22414113

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/ Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 22414112

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

13-03-4

Detail 22414117

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22414108

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets with Pickles and sauces. Pickles buckets elevated. * corrected on site*

51-13-4

Detail 22414116

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager

14-33-4

Detail 22414114

Basic - Shelf under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22081613

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22081614

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) Container of raw chicken stored above container of raw beef. 2) Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of sauces in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 22081612

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dessert box- ; Spinach and cheese pie (75-80F- Hot Holding)). Per PIC food item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager was instructed to reheated item. Chef reheated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22081611

Basic - Bags of onions and buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated.

13-03-4

Detail 22081610

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21313206

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat onions and French fries inside 2 drawer cooler in cook line. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21313207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Beef ; (60F - Hot holding ); cooked chicken 55F ( hot holding) under no temperature control for food safety. Foods pulled from reach in cooler and placed next to grill less than 30 minutes ago. Operator moved to steam table to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21313204

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53A-05-6

Detail 21313203

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/

05-08-4

Detail 21313205

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

13-03-4

Detail 21313202

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 21313201

Basic - Shelf under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink.

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 20848266

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live observed in the ware-washing area located in back of restaurant away from active food preparation. 1 above three compartment sink on back splash area of wall. 2 on wall under metal shelving above prep table and produce washing sink. Operator killed roaches and sanitized area.

41-27-4

Detail 20848267

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitation bucket at 200ppm for chlorine. Operator dumped and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20848265

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the two door freezer in prep area Observed on flip top handles as well as two door low boy under flip top.

50-09-4

Detail 20848269

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 20848271

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead observed by mop sink on floor near back of restaurant away from kitchen and food preparation areas. Operator cleaned and sanitized area of floor.

36-01-4

Detail 20848270

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All throughout prep area and ware washing area in back of store the area along the baseboards soiled with excessive food and grease build up.

42-01-4

Detail 20848268

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed on the floor in the corner by the mop sink with another wet mop, both in a puddle of dirty water.

Feb 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 20847613

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20847615

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Steam well unit with dead electrical outlet. Do not use for TCS foods until repairs can be completed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Observed at callback inspection same. Repair technician scheduled to look at unit. Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 20847614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 1) Entire length of floor behind cook line has food debris and grease buildup. 2) Food debris lodged between drain line and wall coming from behind cook line. 3) Floor area in corners under 3 compartment sink. 4) Floor under drink station in dining room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Observed at callback inspection same. Most areas properly cleaned 1) floor behind line ok 2) drain line still has food debris 3) under sink ok 4) under drink station ok Time Extended

Feb 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 18

14-31-5

Detail 20842396

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken in standard to go bags in reach in freezer. Warning

14-15-4

Detail 20842400

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used for food storage in walk in cooler. Manager had food food moved to proper containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20842411

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Case of land in reach in freezer above container of tiramisu. Manager moved tiramisu to other side of freezer for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20842412

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) in fliptop unit hummus (49F - Cold Holding); babaganoush (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee items in unit less than 2 hrs. Items moved to walk in cooler to rapid chill. 2) on counter on cook line falafel mix (68F - Cold Holding); cut shawarma chicken (70F - Cold Holding). Per employee items out approximately 1 hour. Items moved to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20842406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well white rice (89-125F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (78F - Hot Holding); chicken kabobs (73F - Hot Holding); gyro meat (70F - Hot Holding). Per employee electrical outlet to unit not working and items in unit almost 4 hrs. All items moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill to 41F to cold hold instead. Do not use unit to holdTCS items until repairs can be made. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20842395

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator does not have certificates at business. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20842401

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20842403

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at first hand sink by cook line and in restroom. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20842407

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator does not have certificates at business. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20842405

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bulk containers of soups, hummus, and tzatsiki in walk in cooler with no date markings. Per employee prepared over last 3 days. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20842397

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in containers of rice in hot well. Employee removed cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20842404

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20842399

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Steam well unit with dead electrical outlet. Do not use for TCS foods until repairs can be completed. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20842410

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 1) Entire length of floor behind cook line has food debris and grease buildup. 2) Food debris lodged between drain line and wall coming from behind cook line. 3) Floor area in corners under 3 compartment sink. 4) Floor under drink station in dining room. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20842402

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bread racks with bagged pita bread on floor by front counter and under gyro cone cooker. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20842409

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cold unit and steam well unit. Employee removed knife to clean. Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20842398

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall behind cook line has grease build up. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20842408

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans under cook line not properly stored inverted. Metal hotel pans by 3 compartment sink not stored inverted. Warning

Aug 19, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20441925

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over RTE olives in walk in cooler. Raw chicken moved to lowest shelf by employees. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20441923

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen stocked by PIC. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 20441917

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer available is out of battery.

22-16-4

Detail 20441919

Basic - Drawer Reach-in cooler interiors have accumulation of food debris. Cleaned and sanitized by PIC. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20441926

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed six plastic/steel cambros wet nesting on shelf above triple sink. Separated by PIC to dry appropriately. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 20441921

Basic - Floor in back kitchen and by soda fountain not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area swept by employee. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20441922

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three large buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Empty buckets moved under them to lift off of floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-17-4

Detail 20441920

Basic - Garbage can at soda station soiled. Cleaned and sanitized by PIC. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20441927

Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of food debris. Cleaned and sanitized by PIC. Corrected On-Site

32-07-4

Detail 20441924

Basic - Men's Bathroom facility not clean.

21-12-4

Detail 20441918

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in back kitchen. Moved to sanitizer by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 20318400

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. lamb schwarma (102°F - Hot Holding) at 2:45PM since 1PM, retest: 156°F at 3:15PM Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20318402

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Paper towels stocked by manager. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20318403

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw beef, raw chicken and premade salad in walk in cooler without date marks. Made on site less than seven days ago per manager. Date marked by manager. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20318404

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing under stagnant water in prep area. Salmon moved to running water by manager. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20318401

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wiping cloths on prep table and one wiping cloth on cutting board on cook line. Wiping cloths moved to sanitizer bucket by manager. Corrected On-Site