Fit by Elia
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Fit by Elia has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Pinecrest restaurants, the typical score is 55; Fit by Elia is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with tahini storage on floor next to reach in cooler. Operator moved the container to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup without handle inside of the lentils container. Operator discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over feta cheese and marinated sauce at reach in cooler. Operator was informed that he needs to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with alcohol sanitizer spray and squeeze bottle with soup stored in front of (next to) orange juice equipment. The bottles were moved to the bottom part of the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside lest than 30 minutes ago. Operator moved the product to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 and raw beef stored over shrimp at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spatulas stored on the hand wash sink. Spatulas were relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheesecake at reach in cooler front counter not properly date marked. As per operator was open yesterday morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack and personal bag storage over food cans next to ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with sesame seeds stored on floor next to the oven. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two spatulas stored between preparation table and grill. Operator removed the spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed the white rice with old label 04-02-24 and as per the manager was made 04-09-24. Operator changed the label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
33
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over feta cheese at reach in cooler. Operator was informed that they need to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded chicken not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per manager from three days ago. Operator was informed that the products need to be date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed hummus and spicy feta cheese inside of Greek yogurt containers at reach in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles stored on the top of reach in cooler without any protection. Operator removed the single service article. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor next to the oven. Operator moved the container to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men bathroom.
31B-04-4
64
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at the back area single service white containers not inverted. Operator inverted the containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
95
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fit by Elia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fit by Elia on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fit by Elia?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fit by Elia.
How does Fit by Elia compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?
Fit by Elia most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinecrest average of 55.
Has Fit by Elia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fit by Elia have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fit by Elia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fit by Elia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fit by Elia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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