Pita Gourmet

258 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 327717409

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Pita Gourmet has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 13, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Pita Gourmet's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut watermelon 50F and cooked pasta 51F, per operator in front counter display less than 2 hours, operator placed on ice bath and covered to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on prep counter is lightly stained -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of pink, mold-like substance **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -1 smaller tank unsecured next to two large secured tanks

51-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing signs in kitchen and front area state "HAND WASH ONLY", provided handwashing signs

31B-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink in cooking area leaks from underneath handles while in operation

29-11-4

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over cooked fish in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water and Chick Peas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

24-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pita Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pita Gourmet on file is from Aug 13, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Pita Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Pita Gourmet most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Pita Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Gourmet have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pita Gourmet 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 Pita Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Gourmet is inspected around three times per year on average.

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