SUNRISE PITA & GRILL

High Priority - Raw chicken not properly separated from beef in the reach in freezer based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Dec 12,2025.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in front cooler a plate of customers food stored over food for customers. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with eggplant at storage area. Operator informed and a stop sale issued

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee used his telephone while engaging in food preparation without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); meatballs (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator, both items transfer to front line refrigerator 45 minutes before the inspection. Advise operator to placed both items on ice packs for quick chill.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket with steel wool pads stored in the hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of tahini stored on the floor.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers with old labels

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked meats in freezer. Operator relocate raw steak to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in prep area block with food containers.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soup stored in refrigerator with no date marked. Per operator, soup removed from freezer yesterday. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag with onions stored on floor in dishwashing area. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of chick peas and 1 dented can of red peppers stored on dry storage rack in kitchen. Stop sale.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Beki Franco 03/19/23 expiration

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between coolers at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees training with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association dated 11/30/2017.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over soups in reach in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken and raw shell eggs properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Observed paper towel lining container with prepped dill. Operator removed paper towels and used food grade paper. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over chopped garlic in reach in cooler. Operator stored eggs properly. Corrected On-Site