Pita Pokets
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
55
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Pita Pokets stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Pita Pokets' 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
45
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef, raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle printed bags, operator started to remove to food grade bag **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw tenderized beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Not provided for newer employee. Provided to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener/can opener mount
22-31-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided loose roll **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in prep area
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at front cook line flip top in poor repair
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at front cook line reach in cooler/reach in freezer soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front cook line flip top cooler
22-16-4
43
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Not provided for new employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
38-07-4
86
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside of gaps in wood door frame at kitchen entrance in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches on ground under front line flip top cooler. Observed 1 live roach under hand wash sink at front line **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Not provided for new employee **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, prep area hand wash sinks. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches inside of not in use 3 door reach in cooler in prep area in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on ground under front line flip top cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep area **Warning**
38-07-4
55
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Jun 12, 2024
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 2024-06-12: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in shared restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed same. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
86
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (64F); tzatziki (67F); garlic sauce (62F). In unit more than 4 hours. Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (64F); tzatziki (67F); garlic sauce (62F). In unit more than 4 hours. Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Provided form to operator. **Warning**
11-07-5
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 form to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pieces of vegetables at handwashing sink in cookline. Operator removed food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing at prep station in storage area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in shared restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
35
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cold items at front counter fliptop unit indicated as time control items missing time mark. Per employee all items filled between 10:00-10:30am. Employee addie time mark to 2:00pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of household pesticide under front counter hand sink. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at front counter did not wash hands before putting on gloves after placing food containers in to go bag. Reviewed proper procedures with employee; employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **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/ Shadi Foqahaa 8-15-2018 ServSafe **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand rink in back prep area. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Florida Restaurant Lodging Association **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil at cook line missing label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen 3 compartment sink- observed case of chicken breast being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved case of chicken breast to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in main kitchen at 3 compartment sink.
36-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen across from walk-in cooler- observed containers of rice with no labeling.
02D-01-5
86
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
36-06-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Pokets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Pokets on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Pokets?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pita Pokets.
How does Pita Pokets compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Pita Pokets most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Pita Pokets' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Pokets have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pita Pokets 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 Pokets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Pokets is inspected around four times per year on average.
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