Pita Pockets
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024
52
Score
Pita Pockets appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 6, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 11 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Key Biscayne average 57, so Pita Pockets trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed glove to start cooking no handwashing prior. Coached operator and operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (62F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (75F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As operator for approximately 2 hours prior, heat was turned off. Operator turned on to reheat product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed different types of rice inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
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 to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Observed Tania hired a week prior to the inspection and no health reporting agreement signed. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by grill.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by grill soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed hoods with heavy grease accumulation at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at any of the reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside cheese container at cook line.
14-01-5
22
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fans soiled with accumulated dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
52
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed lamb chops stored in thank you bag.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair located at storage cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
50
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed microwave interior soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by mixer.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in front service station. Operator turn hot water valve back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under storage shelves and reach in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at bathroom.
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in ware washing room.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Pockets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Pockets on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Pockets?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pita Pockets.
How does Pita Pockets compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
Pita Pockets most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has Pita Pockets' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Pockets have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pita Pockets 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 Pockets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Pockets is inspected around three times per year on average.
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