Pita and Puff
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pita and Puff stretching back to 2023. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Stored food not covered” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Pita and Puff trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash sink strictly for handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Wet wiping cloth bucket containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer container not labeled on shelf at kitchen. Operator labeled the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food containers with a lid and/or food grade plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the interior of Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked with no airflow at dish shelf. Operator removed the wet containers from being stacked and placed them on the side to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items with no cover at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lids on the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to air in the line. Primed the chlorine sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice at ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered on shelves at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of the foodhandler training certificate.
53B-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth from underneath the Make Table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted at cookline shelf. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented country sausage gravy can. Operator discarded the food item.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at frontline Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at cookline handwash sink due to hot side handle in disrepair.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper in the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side handle in disrepair at kitchen handwash sink.
29-08-4
52
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked on top of each other at dish shelf. Educated the operator to place the containers in a way of allowing air to flow to dry which the operator complied. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil handles at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce and beef not covered at Walk in Cooler shelves. Operator covered the food item with a lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 0ppm on test strip due to empty chlorine sanitizer container. Operator replaced with a new chlorine sanitizer container to 100ppm on test strip by priming the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 48F and beef 45F at Reach in Drawers. Operator placed at make table to bring the temperature down to 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Drawers not maintaining food items at 41F or below. Operator informed of having it repaired a week ago and would call the technician out to repair it again. All potentially hazardous food items were removed from the cold holding unit and placed in operable cold holding units. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food containers at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the food items 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jan 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita and Puff last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita and Puff on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita and Puff?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pita and Puff.
How does Pita and Puff compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Pita and Puff most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Pita and Puff's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita and Puff have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pita and Puff 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 Pita and Puff inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pita and Puff is inspected around three times per year on average.
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