Mini Pita
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Mini Pita 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so Mini Pita trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Chlorine dishwasher 0ppm. Operator started to set of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Dishwasher 0ppm chlorine, primed machine still 0ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Food safety first expired 3/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Time extended to next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep line, standing water 80°F with utensils. **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lemons.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer, raw beef stored over ready to eat French fries.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area, spoon stored in handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar, interior of ice machine has accumulation of black/green mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On kitchen line, equipment doors and handles soiled with food debris. Reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In kitchen, floors has accumulation of food debris throughout.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, beef stored on floor while prepping. Operator moved to table. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris on inside and outside.
22-08-4
45
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At flip top cooler, eggplant with cut tomatoes (47 to 57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated held in cooler overnight, not prepared or prep today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler, eggplant with cut tomatoes (47 to 57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated held in cooler overnight, not prepared or prep today. See stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine, spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at dishwasher area blocked with buckets
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter, standing water 78°F with utensils.
10-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At reach in cooler, door handles and door soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cook line, ceiling vent soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. On cook line, fryer oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At bar, single serve lids stored not inverted
25-06-4
41
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in glass door cooler, raw chicken stored over vegetables. Employee moved to different cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food Debris **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, hand wash sink blocked with boxes and bucket. Employee moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at dish machine, no paper towels
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher, spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar, ice machine has slime.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At glass door reach in cooler, bowl used to dispense cooked rice. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At flip top cooler, soiled handles.
23-24-4
50
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook changed tasks and rinsed gloves under water at the dish area. No use of soap. Employee washed hands with soap then put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish machine area, hand wash sink blocked by dishes and dish rack.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine area, spray bottle with unknown chemical. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At fryer, floor and side of equipment soiled with oil, grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, multiple utensils stored in standing water (70°f). Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, glass door reach in cooler soiled with food debris
23-03-4
61
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double sliding glass door upright reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat tomato and cucumber salad. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
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. At kitchen reach in cooler(s); lentil soup/chicken soup/cooked rice, prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine; spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At cook line hand wash sink; paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator corrected, paper towel dispenser able to dispense. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At double door upright stainless reach in cooler; bottom shelf has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
52
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table in front of cook line, garlic oil dressing; (76°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, dressing not prepped or portioned today. Per operator, dressing out of temperature for approximately 15-30 mins. Operator put dressing in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of stuffed grape leaves dented.
01B-01-4
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. Chlorine at 0ppm. Operator called technician during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over raw lamb, commercially packaged. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cook line soiled with food debris. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrub brush stored in hand wash sink next to dishwash machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwash machine area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing unknown pink substance, not labeled, stored at triple sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table at cookline. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At entrance to kitchen, 3 cases of pita bread stored on floor. Requested operator to move to shelving.
08B-38-4
33
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mini Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mini Pita on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mini Pita?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mini Pita.
How does Mini Pita compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Mini Pita most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Mini Pita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mini Pita have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mini Pita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mini Pita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mini Pita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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