Mini Pita
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Mini Pita, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Mini Pita on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2026-03-10: Per operator, new employees, hired less than 60 days, **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw lamb stored inside to go bag, inside reach in freezer stored next to mop sink. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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 continental cooler// cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed continental cooler// cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon and mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carton of frying oil,stored on floor in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
52
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at triple sink - bag of raw beef thawing at room temperature - 54F Cold Holding. Operator placed in refrigerator for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at display case behind front desk - milk desserts made onsite without date mark. As per operator items prepared 9/28/24. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at dishwasher station - sprayer bottle without label. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at triple sink - bag of raw beef thawing at room temperature - 54F. Operator placed in refrigerator for proper thawing. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at Handwashing station next to triple sink. Drain pipe leaking onto floor. **Warning**
29-11-4
55
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint cans stored on top of reach in freezer next to back exit door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Observed Raw beef, commercially packaged, stored over raw fish, not commercially packaged, in freezer next to back storage area. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed Raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over raw calamari, not commercially packaged, inside cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
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 flip top cooler //hummus (53°F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (54°F - Cold Holding); diced cucumber salad (54°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 11 hours. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler //hummus (53°F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (54°F - Cold Holding); diced cucumber salad (54°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 11 hours. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Flip top cooler at cook-line unable to maintain foods 41°F or below for cold holding. Flip top cooler //hummus (53°F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (54°F - Cold Holding); diced cucumber salad (54°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 11 hours. Stop sale.
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed ROP raw salmon, stored unopened, inside lowboy cooler at cook line. Educated cook on proper thawing procedure. Cook cut packaging open to allow oxygen flow. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on clean dish at cook line. Cook put away phone and removed plate. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil cartons stored on floor in back storage area. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 scoop stored inside rice bin in kitchen, handle in contact with rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons stored in dirty water 76°F, at cook line. Cook put utensils in dish pit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
35
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed sanitizer bucket, ran a few more cycles,and corrected sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server enter restaurant and begin handling food trays, no hand wash. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed gyro meat stored inside to go bag in Kenmore freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Observed raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over raw beef, not commercially packaged, inside me more freezer in hallway. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed all purpose cleaner stored over pita bread on dry storage shelf at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Emailed bodily fluid cleanup procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener, in kitchen, soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed flip top cooler handles soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil cartons stored on floor in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 scoop handle in contact with rice inside rice bin in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
33
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored over raw seafood, not commercially packaged at reach in freezer in kitchen. Employee properly stored. 2) Observed raw chicken stored over raw lamb at reach in freezer in hallway. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef thawing at three compartment sink, no running water. Per employee, raw beef thawing for approximately 30 min.; raw beef temperature 63°F cold holding. Employee put raw beef in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed air conditioner drain line draining into hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can and chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside bottom microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb and raw beef thawing at three compartment sink, no running water. Per employee, raw beef thawing for approximately 30 min.; raw beef temperature 63°F cold holding; raw lamb frozen solid. Educated employee on proper thawing methods. Employee put raw beef in reach in cooler to quick chill and put raw lamb in reach in cooler for thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen and in back area next to bathroom.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on flip top cooler food prep surface at cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Observed employee purse hanging on bowl lever for mixer in kitchen. Employee removed. 2) Observed employee cellphone stored on top of seasonings on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
37
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by chest freezer in ware-washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed same, **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in reach in cooler located in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mini Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mini Pita on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mini Pita?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mini Pita.
How does Mini Pita compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Mini Pita most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Mini Pita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mini Pita have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mini Pita 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 Mini Pita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mini Pita is inspected around four times per year on average.
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