Pita Kebob
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
45
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Pita Kebob stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Ruskin average 75, so Pita Kebob trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over gyro meat in reach in cooler under grill. Manager placed chicken to the bottom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Self service soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
45
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 91F, Rice 78 F on counter.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager put on glove to touch food without washing hands.
12A-07-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on walk in cooler door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in walls throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood wall under tv next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
67
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over salad in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies flying around in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48 F in reach in cooler next to office. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on wall under tv **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach above handwash sink next to walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on walk in cooler door. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over napkins. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor under register. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in walls throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood wall under tv next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-30-4
26
Nov 6, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Gyro cone over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 71 F on counter.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 71 F on counter.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Self service soda machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no food manager onsite at time of inspection. Manager arrived during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to walk in cooler, employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator got sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 2 food handler certifications at time of inspection.
53B-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in prep table next to rice.
21-12-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Raw wood on wall next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted above reach in cooler.
25-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
35B-01-4
23
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Compressor from walk in cooler drain line is going into handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Compressor draining into hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Microwave has old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Raw wood on walls next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
74
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 22 rodent droppings against wood wall near walk in cooler 13 rodent droppings on top of soda boxes 15 rodent droppings near fryers 5 rodent droppings next to mop sink 1 rodent dropping on top of can of garbanzo beans 2 rodent droppings under prep table Operator began cleaning rodent droppings at time of inspection. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Compressor from walk in cooler drain line is going into handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-10-4
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
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic forks on floor under register. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Raw wood on walls next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughput kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Compressor from walk in cooler drain line is going into handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above reach in cooler and soda boxes. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged above 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor under register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans not inverted in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood on wall next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
58
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 54 F operator placed on ice retemp 43 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working with raw chicken and changed gloves without washing hands and proceeded to work with bread. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 75 F, operator voluntarily discarded. Fries 120 F, operator reheated and finished before I got a second temperature. Gyro meat 122 F, operator turned up skillet retemp 207 F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Compressor from walk in cooler drain line is going into handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-10-4
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. Expired 9/13/2022. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf above prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above above prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water stored on floor under register. Operator removed water off of floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer next to 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood on wall across from walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on cutting board on reach in cooler. **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Kebob last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Kebob on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Kebob?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pita Kebob.
How does Pita Kebob compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Pita Kebob most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Pita Kebob's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pita Kebob have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pita Kebob means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pita Kebob inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Kebob is inspected around three times per year on average.
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