Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
32
Score
Across the available record, Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Winter Garden restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found/observed two flying insects at 3 compartment sink.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw chicken tenders stored over pre made tzatziki sauce/front line reach in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./diced tomatoes cold holding at 47F for less than 4 hours/iced/rechecked 40F/front line/ **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./precooked gyro hot holding at 105F for less than 4 hours/placed on grill and reheated immediately to 165F, then hot holding at 135F or above/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Front counter white cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package./raw salmon/front line reach in cooler less than 2 hours/removed from bag immediately/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./front line prep table/removed/ **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./cell phone on front line prep table/removed/ **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook line female employee with both sides hair loose.
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food./cheesecake and baklava/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning./one light out/front cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Party trays on top shelves/kitchen. To go containers at front line/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
32
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken stored next to lettuce in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in the upright cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked chicken,127 f held less than four hours reheated to 165 degrees f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryer vats are heavily soiled. Can opener is soiled . Interior of upright freezer is soiled. White cutting board is stained at cooks line. Interior of ice nozzle is soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Oil containers in front of handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Spice on storage rack. **Warning**
01B-16-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Stop Sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Soda in the dining room and seasoning in the back kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of microwave ccumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Baklava at the front line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer cold in holding unit.Dressing and tzatziki cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters are soiled under the hood suppression system. Sides of the grill are heavily soiled. Top back of the fryer cabinets are soiled. Wipe down all equipment. Ceiling is dusty at the cooks line. Grease build up under the fryer station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning is not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Interior of fryer vats are soiled and top back of fryer cabinets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Baklava. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
82
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Interior of fryer vats are soiled and top back of fryer cabinets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Baklava. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
74
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Interior of fryer vats are soiled and top back of fryer cabinets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Baklava. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
67
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice,130 f held less than four hours.Operator increased the heat in the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce,50 f,garbanzo,45 f,tzatziki,48 f,spring mix,50 f held less than fours .Advised operator to transfer the food to upright freezer for a quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Interior of fryer vats are soiled and top back of fryer cabinets. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can.Front line area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Food stored inside handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.Quaternary ammonia. **Warning**
16-37-1
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
Basic - Spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour is not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Toilet fixture is leaking when flushed in men's restroom. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Baklava. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids at front line area. **Warning**
25-06-4
20
Apr 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine .Chlorine strips.
16-37-1
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2.
How does Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2 compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2 most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2 have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2 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 Mediterranean Street Food #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Mediterranean Street Food #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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