Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
95
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator cleaned at the time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall behind cook line equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor near mop sink.
42-01-4
82
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), observed no sanitizer solution left, operator ordered solution and set up manual sanitization station. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator printed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Bulk Garbonzo Beans - Jasmine Rice - Chicken Soup Mix Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Cookline; raw chicken thawing under no temperature control, reviewed proper thawing methods with operator, operator placed in reach in cooler to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline behind grill. Operator has scheduled cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area, spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table across from dish machine, emplyee cell phone on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline drawers - raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator began reorganizing during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 fish in prep area freezer. All items not commercially packaged. Operator began reorganizing during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar - countertop - cut cabbage (72F - Cold Holding); chick peas (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been out for less than an hour. Operator moved items back to reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tomato sauce per operator prepared 5 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called for service. Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Quat 400ppm.
16-55-4
41
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and chicken stored above salmon and vegetable burgers in 2 door reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill.
How does Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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