Sunrise, Broward County

PITA PITA INC

3801 N UNIVERSITY DR #304, Sunrise, FL 33351

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Dec 16, 2024
City
Sunrise
County
Broward
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23425841

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over uncut vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator organized properly Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23425839

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

41-17-4

Detail 23425840

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator has unlabeled white spray bottle, filled with bleach water.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-18-4

Detail 22654433

High Priority - Employee dried hands on apron Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22654434

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/ Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 22654431

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager replaced paper towel Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22654432

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1/2 bottle of drinking water in chest freezer Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22654435

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-42-4

Detail 22371375

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink at 50ppm chlorine. Manager remade to correct 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22371371

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer spray bottles exceed 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22371376

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. Bulletin printed and provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22371372

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clean shawarma skewers in hand sink by walk in cooler. Manager removed skewers. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22371373

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by walk in cooler.

10-01-5

Detail 22371374

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handle in bulk container of rice in contact with rice. Manager removed scoop to clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22371377

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Falafel scoop in container of standing water on table by fryer.

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 21777053

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

11-27-4

Detail 21777049

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21777055

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21777052

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use with bottled soap in sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 21777050

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21777054

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food cooked cabbage prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

10-01-5

Detail 21777051

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container directly touching chick peas.

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 21349127

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24ours not properly date marked. Observed egg plant salad made 24 hours ago not date marked. Per operator product made 9/ 11/22. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21349126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line. Observed reach in freezer door in poor condition in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

Sep 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 16

08A-20-5

Detail 21344647

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 steak in reach in freezer. Observed raw steak over pita bread in reach in freezer. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21344650

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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21344643

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing used to wash cloth. Operator cleaned and sanitized sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21344653

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at hand washing sink located beside 3 compartment sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21344648

Intermediate - Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21344640

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24ours not properly date marked. Observed egg plant salad made 24 hours ago not date marked. Per operator product made 9/ 11/22. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21344646

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21344641

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor at cook l line under grill . Observed 1 dead roach on floor beside dry storage area in front area. Operator cleaned up dead roaches Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 21344645

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line. Observed reach in freezer door in poor condition in kitchen area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21344652

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under reach in cooler, walk in cooler with food build up debris. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21344639

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on equipment door handle in kitchen area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21344644

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with mold like substance at reach in coolers at cook line. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 21344642

Basic - Observed Silverware/utensils serving spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted spoons correctly Corrected On-Site Warning

25-02-4

Detail 21344638

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed food contact surface of spoons, fork and knives facing upwards. Operator inverted silverware. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21344649

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in 3 compartment area with food debris build up. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21344651

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth spray at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm. Warning

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21344775

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: No employees Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 21344774

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Time Extended

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-2

Detail 21233883

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating under expired license. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21233882

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored over ground beef in reach in cooler located at front counter Warning

41-15-5

Detail 21233878

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping chlorine cloth sanitizing solution above 200pm Operator corrected to 100ppm. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21233880

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at prep area with mold like substance. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21233884

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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21233879

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle scoop in baking soda in container. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21233885

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

50-01-4

Detail 21233886

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Admin Complaint

10-20-4

Detail 21233877

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment oven door handle between uses. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21233881

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed containers at cook line without barrier not inverted. Operator inverted containers Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20683027

Intermediate - Near walk in cooler- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

41-17-4

Detail 20683026

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex

13-03-4

Detail 20683028

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

24-18-4

Detail 20683029

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 20311439

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler- raw eggs stored on shelf above unwashed produce- operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20311441

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed the gyro stick. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 20311438

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20311442

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 20311440

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Kitchen area near the triple sink. Repeat Violation