The Original Pita Hut
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, The Original Pita Hut has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which The Original Pita Hut's 39 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at the cook line touching his face, then continued cooking without washing his hands. Employee washed hands after being coached. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside walk in cooler. Person in charge started inverting the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees without food handler training: Thomas and Beta dalakishvili.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts in the front line reach in cooler ( tiramisu, chocolate mousse and coconut pudding ( malabi) without date marking.As per person in charge , all the dessert are from Monday 2/16. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in a ceiling ( ware washing area) . As per person in charge , the hole will be fixed as soon as they finish remodeling the second floor dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing lid or cover for trash container in women restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with chick peas on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice machine, the surface is not clean. Person in charge sent it to the dishwasher machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handler touching the flour inside the food container. Employee corrected it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper food containers on the dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed accumulation of unused items in the second floor storage.
33-31-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in the back area by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
39
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside the hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: On 10/24: observed scrubber inside the front area hand sink Person in charge was informed about correct hand sink use to avoid administrative actions. Person in charge discarded the scrubber. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: On 10/24, no license displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed tiramisu and chocolate mousse offered in the establishment with no label inside a reach in cooler accessible to customers for self service. Owner explained he will placed a sign " Servers only, ask for assistance ". **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Observed operator placed a sign that only employees could serve the desserts.
02D-03-4
82
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef in the walk on cooler. Employee inverted the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No in use at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open to the public operating with an expired license since 10/1/2025. Owner paid while I was conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit in use. ( exp date 2023) **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside the hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel in the hand sink located in the kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu and chocolate mousse with no date marking. Food items were cooked and held for more than 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside plastic spray bottle at the ware washing area with no label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open soda can on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed accumulation of water residue in clean containers because they were not up side down. Pots were inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor underneath shelves inside dry storage. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with tahini on the hallway floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food residue inside microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed tiramisu and chocolate mousse offered in the establishment with no label inside a reach in cooler accessible to customers for self service. Owner explained he will placed a sign " Servers only, ask for assistance ". **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled ( Reach in freezer located in front of the grinder) **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezers with accumulation of old debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed upper level storage very disorganized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in dry storage upper level. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on wall in the prep area located at the front. **Warning**
36-27-5
20
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in training getting a personal item from the floor , then touching clean utensil. Employee washed his hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while cooking. Employee took it out immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler dirty.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed chicken pea bags, plastic bottles of waters and tea on the dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up on freezer located in dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet paper underneath cutting board. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food residue inside microwave. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed in the dishmachine located in the watewashing area.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
50
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apple strude almond croissant display on a tray at the front counter without protection. No sneezed guard observed . Employee wrapped the food tray . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and started working with clean utensils without washing her hands. Employee washed her hands after being coached about the issue . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 oz plastic container used to scoop salt.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans and pots stored in dirty shelves in the Warewashing area .. Employee cleaned the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing cover for trash container inside women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee mug on the prep table at the front. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets when engaged in food preparation at the front .
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath the shelving at the dry storage. Employee started sweeping the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at dry storage area second floor.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice machine. The surface was dusty. Employee washed the scoop and placed it inside a clean food container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
50
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty items inside the hand sink . Manager moved them out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Missing proof for employee reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door . Observed soiled doors on reach in coolers at the front line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles at the kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing lid for trash container inside women restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tahini boxes on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the hand sink located inside the prep kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles touching the red cabbage and the coleslaw salad at the front buffet display. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towel under cutting boards.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. 2nd floor.
33-34-4
52
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey above bread. Employee inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (97 F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (118 F - Hot Holding) on the steam table . Employee reheated the food items immediately: chicken soup (192 F - Reheating); yellow rice (169 F - Reheating) . **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pita bread stored inside shopping market bags in the reach in freezer. Employee changed the bags immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Form was given for new dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Information was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand sink at the front. Owner moved the items from inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restrain. Employees placed the hats on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onion bag on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the top of ice machine. Top of ice machine was not washed and sanitized. Employee washed out the ice scoop and placed it inside a clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles touching purple and regular cabbage salad at the front display.
10-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
32
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Pita Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Pita Hut on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Pita Hut?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Original Pita Hut.
How does The Original Pita Hut compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
The Original Pita Hut most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has The Original Pita Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Pita Hut have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Original Pita Hut 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 The Original Pita Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Pita Hut is inspected around two times per year on average.
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