Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County

PITA POCKETS

180 CRANDON BLVD #117, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
1 High Priority
Dec 6, 2024
City
Key Biscayne
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 23402812

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 23402823

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided to operator via email. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23402819

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23402813

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 23402820

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23402814

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 different types of rice inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23402816

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside cheese container at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23402822

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23402824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 23402815

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 23402821

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 23402817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at any of the reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23402818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by grill soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed hoods with heavy grease accumulation at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Time Extended

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 7Total: 17

12A-07-5

Detail 23232585

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed glove to start cooking no handwashing prior. Coached operator and operator washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 23232591

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.

03B-01-6

Detail 23232597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (62F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (75F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As operator for approximately 2 hours prior, heat was turned off. Operator turned on to reheat product. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 23232589

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. Provided to operator via email.

22-02-4

Detail 23232594

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23232593

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

05-08-4

Detail 23232592

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

11-26-1

Detail 23232586

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Tania hired a week prior to the inspection and no health reporting agreement signed. Provided to operator via email. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23232596

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.

02C-02-5

Detail 23232598

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed different types of rice inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

14-01-5

Detail 23232588

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside cheese container at cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 23232595

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by dry storage area. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23232599

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by grill.

38-01-4

Detail 23232587

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23232600

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

05-09-4

Detail 23232601

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at any of the reach in coolers.

23-03-4

Detail 23232590

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by grill soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed hoods with heavy grease accumulation at cook line. Repeat Violation

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22773473

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.

53B-14-5

Detail 22773471

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-21-4

Detail 22773472

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-11-5

Detail 22773469

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 22773470

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

38-01-4

Detail 22773467

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged in kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 22773468

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22548930

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

11-27-4

Detail 22548933

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. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22548937

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

11-26-1

Detail 22548935

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22548934

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

38-01-4

Detail 22548931

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22548932

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fans soiled with accumulated dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 22548936

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

14-15-4

Detail 21729858

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed lamb chops stored in thank you bag.

22-02-4

Detail 21729864

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 21729865

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21729859

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

23-24-4

Detail 21729863

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

14-11-5

Detail 21729857

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair located at storage cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 21729862

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

23-03-4

Detail 21729861

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 21729860

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 21232670

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21232677

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by mixer.

31B-03-4

Detail 21232667

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep area.

27-16-4

Detail 21232671

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in front service station. Operator turn hot water valve back on. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21232676

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

14-11-5

Detail 21232666

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.

36-73-4

Detail 21232665

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under storage shelves and reach in cooler.

36-62-4

Detail 21232678

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at bathroom.

38-01-4

Detail 21232672

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in ware washing room.

23-03-4

Detail 21232675

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 21232669

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-49-6

Detail 21232673

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 21232674

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

42-01-4

Detail 21232668

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 20785956

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas in chest freezer.

08B-01-4

Detail 20785958

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed portable steam table on front service counter missing sneeze guard.

22-02-4

Detail 20785953

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato slicer soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20785963

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several items blocking hand washing sink on the front line. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20785962

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 20785960

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the prep line.

14-11-4

Detail 20785954

Basic - Equipments poor repair. Observed chest freezer door in disrepair.

36-73-4

Detail 20785955

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cooking equipment and under shelves.

14-69-4

Detail 20785952

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20785959

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 20785961

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 20785957

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20469351

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 20469354

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20469348

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 20469353

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

14-11-4

Detail 20469349

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20469352

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with grape leaves on storage area floor. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20469350

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 20469347

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20469346

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.