Sunrise, Broward County

SUNRISE PITA AND GRILL

2680 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise, FL 33322

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 19, 2024
City
Sunrise
County
Broward
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
11

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.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 23430909

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 4 flying insects landing on shelf holding beverages next to 3 compartment sink - Approximately 4 flying insects landing on gyro wand next to hand wash sink in kitchen - Approximately 3 flying insects landing on wall in kitchen next to hand wash sink - Approximately 2 flying insects landing on shelf above low boy cooler across from hand wash sink. Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 23430907

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 on top of raw beef in reach in freezer in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23430910

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 in flip top cooler at front counter, shredded purple cabbage (46F - Cold Holding), cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been prepared approximately 5 hours prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23430908

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at front counter, shredded purple cabbage (46F - Cold Holding), cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been prepared approximately 5 hours prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23172218

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line, egg plant (43-48F - Cold Holding); hummus (47 - cold holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Item have been out or temperature for approximately 30mins. PIC placed items in reach in freezer to rapid cool. Second temp egg plant (41-44F); hummus (42-43F). - observed fries (54F - Cold Holding) on wait station next to cook line. Item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. PIC placed fries in reach in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line, egg plant (41F - Cold Holding); hummus (44-46F - cold holding) Admin Complaint

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23160171

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored touching breads in reach I. Freezer. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23160172

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line, egg plant (43-48F - Cold Holding); hummus (47 - cold holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Item have been out or temperature for approximately 30mins. PIC placed items in reach in freezer to rapid cool. Second temp egg plant (41-44F); hummus (42-43F). - observed fries (54F - Cold Holding) on wait station next to cook line. Item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. PIC placed fries in reach in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23160174

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mayo garlic prepared 9/18 not date marked. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23160173

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed low boy cooler soiled with an accumulation of old food debris. Warning

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 22749130

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22749124

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored with bread in reach freezer. PIC removed chicken from freezer. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22749127

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in reach in freezer.

01B-02-5

Detail 22749125

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (53F - Cold Holding); fried egg plant (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22749122

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (53F - Cold Holding); fried egg plant (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

29-42-4

Detail 22749126

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22749129

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 marking on egg plant prepared more than 24hour.

10-01-5

Detail 22749123

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle not stored above cut cabbage. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22749128

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on prep tables in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22521524

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08B-38-4

Detail 22521522

Basic - Food stored on floor. - Kitchen Observed chicken soup mix stored on floor. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22521523

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - Kitchen Observed dispensing utensil handle not stored above sugar above food preparation sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21949773

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Low boy cold holding unit- observed raw chicken being stored over beef fat. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21949772

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/03/19/2023 Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21949774

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed case of parsley being stored over diced tomatoes. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21209115

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat salad. Operator moved raw shell eggs to a lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21209116

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety sugar and salt not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator moved handle. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21071967

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.

50-17-2

Detail 21071962

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21071963

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. a¿¿Observed heavy buildup of black mold like substance on can opener blade. Observed old food residue buildup on food dicing machine. -Observed interior of Atosa refrigerator soiled with old food residue. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21071964

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

53B-05-5

Detail 21071965

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 employees training certification expired on 11/30/2020

14-21-4

Detail 21071966

Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.

36-34-5

Detail 21071970

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed heavy buildup of black mold like substances on AC vents throughout establishment.

08B-38-4

Detail 21071968

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sesame seed paste stored on kitchen floor.

38-01-4

Detail 21071969

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20680293

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above onions in lowboy cooler. Operator removed chicken and stored appropriately below onions. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20680292

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris I. Kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 20680291

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in rear kitchen area.

38-07-4

Detail 20680294

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in rear missing shield.

25-06-4

Detail 20680290

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo tins stored on top shelf not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 20403563

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front counter used for washing dishes. Operator had employee move dishes to warewashing station to wash. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20403566

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser at front counter handwash unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced soap in container. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20403565

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust stored on ceiling vents in dining room, above front counter, and above prep area.

40-06-5

Detail 20403564

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and bag stored on shelf and prep surfaces above prep lowboy. Operator had employee store appropriately. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20403568

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed front counter handwash sink missing handwashing sign.

25-06-4

Detail 20403567

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed fry boat containers stored not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site