Pita Pita
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Pita Pita has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 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 four violations per visit.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Pita Pita's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on apron **Warning**
12A-18-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1/2 bottle of drinking water in chest freezer **Warning**
40-06-5
64
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer spray bottles exceed 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink at 50ppm chlorine. Manager remade to correct 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clean shawarma skewers in hand sink by walk in cooler. Manager removed skewers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handle in bulk container of rice in contact with rice. Manager removed scoop to clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Falafel scoop in container of standing water on table by fryer.
10-07-4
50
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with old food residue
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use with bottled soap in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food cooked cabbage prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container directly touching chick peas.
10-01-5
50
Sep 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24ours not properly date marked. Observed egg plant salad made 24 hours ago not date marked. Per operator product made 9/ 11/22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line. Observed reach in freezer door in poor condition in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 2022-09-12: No employees **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Pita on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Pita?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pita Pita.
How does Pita Pita compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Pita Pita most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Pita Pita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Pita have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pita Pita 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 Pita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Pita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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