Plantation Pita & Grill

8966 Cleary Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Plantation Pita & Grill has eight inspections in the public record. Plantation Pita & Grill was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Plantation Pita & Grill's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sliced cabbage in walk in cooler.operator stored correctly. Observed raw chicken over peeled potatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over bag of onions in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone then engaged in cutting dill without washing hands.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bus pan plastic lids and stainless steel bowl stored across hand washing sink in prep area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed bread products stored next to hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed drinking water in walk in cooler not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener holder soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef 37F out at room temperature on prep table
06-01-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet the water not shutting off.
32-23-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter
36-27-5
37
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw beef stored over drinking water in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over container with cut cabbages in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers lids stored inside handwashing sink at prep station. Operator removed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee drinking from an open container in prep area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Observed a spatula with deep chipped at dishwashing area. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Observed case with drinking water not stored 6 inches off the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
41
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Manager removed dented can from shelf. Can contains diced tomatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet carrots. Walk In Cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in .walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl found in a container of sweet carrots inside walk in cooler
14-01-5
70
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jul 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser not labeled. Operator label bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed TCS foods grape leaf,tomatoes, coleslaw, lettuce, prepared 24 hours 8am July 19th not labeled. Operator labeled products **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep table. Operator discarded beverages **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic beverages on floor in walk in cooler Operator removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plantation Pita & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plantation Pita & Grill on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plantation Pita & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plantation Pita & Grill.

How does Plantation Pita & Grill compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Plantation Pita & Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Plantation Pita & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plantation Pita & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Plantation Pita & Grill 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 Plantation Pita & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Plantation Pita & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.