PITA SHOP

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employees touching dirty utensils and then dispensing cooked fries and rice without changing gloves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink block with cases of cooking oils. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked grapeleaf with rice stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, item cooked on 11/04/2025. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at front line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with take out containers stored on floor in passage way. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cook chicken cooked to an internal temperature of 157F. Advise operator to placed back chicken on grill for proper internal temperature. Operator cooked chicken to 170F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw burger patties stored over cheese and dressings in walk in cooler. Operator removed burger patties to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw lamb and beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink exceeds 200 ppm. Operator dilute solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink block cases of cooking oils. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner at front line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup in glass door refrigerator.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with kippi stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep station not stored in sanitizer solution. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over chickpeas in reach in cooler. Operator relocate chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink exceeds 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink block with cases of cooking oils.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored in handwashing sink at front line. Operator removed containers. Repeat Violation

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/ Manager returns during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on soup stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, soup cooked on 11/16/2024.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with bleach at dishwashing area.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinking water stored in freezer not segregated or identified. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor at passageway.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with soups stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer solution between use.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw steak stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator relocate cooked rice. -Observed raw chicken stored over chickpea in refrigerator. Operator removed chickpea. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in refrigerator. Operator relocate raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed soup on hot held on steam table at 126F. Per operator, soup reheat and placed in steam table 1:15 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat soup on stove to 188F. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside hand wash sink at cookline. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container on cookline.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized between washing and rinsing. Observed utensils not sanitizing. No sanitizer solution setup. . Operator set up chlorine sanitizer solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with wash and cut parsley in walk in cooler.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed vegetables stored over wash and cut parsley in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over fries in reach in freezer. Operator removed fries and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

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. -Observed raw chicken stored over ground beef in reach in freezer. Operator removed chicken and stored on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed gyro meat hot held in steam table at 121F. Per operator, gyro placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat to 179F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Manager unable to name big 6 foodbourne illnesses.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with containers with cooking oil.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at cookline area used as dump sink, evidence by waste food found inside. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen sink.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner at front counter.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of soil residue buildup on salt container.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield, in cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed employee eating then engaging in food preparation without washing hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over chickpea in n glass door refrigerator. Operator relocate peas. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed male employee placed food in his mouth, then engaged in food preparation without changing gloves and wash hands. Advice employee to change gloves and wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed cutting board soiled with old food residue. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with containers with cooking oils.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at cookline used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked on 09/26/2023.

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. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 8/11/2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sauces in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. -Observed male employee eating wile preparing customer food.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on walk in cooler floor.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with various food items stored in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed containers with unwashed produces stored over cut tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate unwashed produces. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee begins to work in cook line, paced gloves, no hand wash,after instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site

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

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. Expired on 2022.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. steam table.Front Counter Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water, above flip top in cook line, Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outer door of glass cooler in cook line.. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Build up of food debris and soil. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Prep table, next to fryer station, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1/2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter steam table and salad station Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open bottle of water on prep table, next to gyro meat cooker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed not employee drinks on food preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed 3 female employees without hair restraint Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed partially clean floor, missing under fryer equipment Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In rear kitchen , prep table. Employee removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster emailed Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Back pack and purse stored in dry goods rack Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods in walk in cooler greater than 41F Romaine Salad mix with tomatoes Cold Holding 51F , romaine salad Cold Holding 53 F hummus,Cold Holding 49F garlic with oil Cold holding 49F , lentil soup Cold holding 49F diced tomatoes53F Cold holding grape leaf veggie with rice Cold Holding 51F gyro meat, 51Fchicken on gyro spit 51Fchick peas 51F Cold Holding tzatziki's sauce 51F shawarma meat 51F Cold Holding, raw beef 51F Cold Holding Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Still observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods in walk in cooler greater than 41F Romaine Salad mix with tomatoes Cold Holding 51F , romaine salad Cold Holding 53 F hummus,Cold Holding 49F garlic with oil Cold holding 49F , lentil soup Cold holding 49F diced tomatoes53F Cold holding grape leaf veggie with rice Cold Holding 51F gyro meat, 51Fchicken on gyro spit 51Fchick peas 51F Cold Holding tzatziki's sauce 51F shawarma meat 51F Cold Holding, raw beef 51F Cold Holding Warning Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods in walk in cooler greater than 41F Romaine Salad mix with tomatoes Cold Holding 51F , romaine salad Cold Holding 53 F hummus,Cold Holding 49F garlic with oil Cold holding 49F , lentil soup Cold holding 49F diced tomatoes53F Cold holding grape leaf veggie with rice Cold Holding 51F gyro meat, 51Fchicken on gyro spit 51Fchick peas 51F Cold Holding tzatziki's sauce 51F shawarma meat 51F Cold Holding, raw beef 51F Cold Holding Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Still observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods in walk in cooler greater than 41F Romaine Salad mix with tomatoes Cold Holding 51F , romaine salad Cold Holding 53 F hummus,Cold Holding 49F garlic with oil Cold holding 49F , lentil soup Cold holding 49F diced tomatoes53F Cold holding grape leaf veggie with rice Cold Holding 51F gyro meat, 51Fchicken on gyro spit 51Fchick peas 51F Cold Holding tzatziki's sauce 51F shawarma meat 51F Cold Holding, raw beef 51F Cold Holding Warning Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with grease build up, with grooves no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Still observed Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust in walk in shelves with food build up and mold build up on shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Still observed Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed TCS foods Romaine Salad mix with tomatoes, romaine salad hummus, garlic with oil , lentil soup diced tomatoes grape leaf veggie with rice, gyro meat, chicken on gyro spit chick peas tzatziki's sauce shawarma meat all made on June 27-28th with no date marking. Observed cooked lentil, cooked hummus, brown rice prepared 24 hours per operator not labelled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Still Observed TCS foods Romaine Salad mix with tomatoes, romaine salad hummus, garlic with oil , lentil soup diced tomatoes grape leaf veggie with rice, gyro meat, chicken on gyro spit chick peas tzatziki's sauce shawarma meat all made on June 27-28th with no date marking. Operator does not have labels, Observed cooked lentil, cooked hummus, brown rice prepared 24 hours per operator not labelled. Repeat Violation Warning Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles, gaskets of reach in coolers with food debris build up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves throughout with grease and food build up. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed all reach in coolers soiled with food debris in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed all raw proteins uncovered stored in glass door reach in cooler across from cook line in kitchen. -Observed cut vegetables unprotected stored on shelf in walk in cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-12:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-12: Time Extended

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed all raw proteins uncovered stored in glass door reach in cooler across from cook line in kitchen. -Observed cut vegetables unprotected stored on shelf in walk in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation