Pita Hut
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
58
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 23 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Groveland restaurant, which scores around 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade tzatziki (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. --housemade tzatziki (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -housemade falafel **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides on all reach in coolers
23-03-4
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 12 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Glass cleaner improperly stored next to olive oil. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -feta cheese 54 f, grape leaves 50 f, lettuce 52 f, tomatoes 53 f, gyro meat 57 f, cooked chicken 55 f, sliced cheese 55 f, hummus 44 f, lettuce 45 f, tzatziki 44 f...all items held more than four hours per operator. Stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Flat top grill is heavily soiled. -fryers are heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Al Magrehbi **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Self -sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required to discard waste water and potable water. **Warning**
51-23-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.Provded copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information.Provided a copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-17-5
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. Provided a copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Al Magrehbi **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in reach in cooler next to tzatziki. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Utensils and spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood suppression vents are soiled. -Ansuls have a dust buildup. -Exterior of reach in freezer is rusted. - Side of grill has a residue build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayonnaise on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Hut on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Hut?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pita Hut.
How does Pita Hut compare to other restaurants in Groveland?
Pita Hut most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Groveland average of 87.
Has Pita Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pita Hut have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 23 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pita Hut means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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