Fresh Pita
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Fresh Pita, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 14, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: 16 violations last time, eight this time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been single-use/single-service articles, showing up five times.
Compared to other Greenville restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as buns) in the refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a plastic soda crate and large package of toilet paper. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Desserts packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. English Food Labeling for Packaged Food
3-602.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the front service area. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the front service area is in poor repair, with an area sinking and exposing wood sub-flooring, impacting its ability to be cleaned. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and debris. One 5 gallon bucket observed filled with waste oil, and another 5 gallon bucket observed tipped on its side. Dumpster area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-204-112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fryers, and the area beneath the flattop grills have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Ansul pipes below the hood have an accumulation of grease and oil. Freezers and chest freezers have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
52
Nov 6, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs and hamburgers) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as bread) refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food during storage.
3-302.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Desserts packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The oil recycle receptacle outside is located on dirt/gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
64
Oct 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. ( ) are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.
3-603.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Desserts packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in areas of the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the can opener have an accumulation of old food debris.
4-602.13
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The oil recycle receptacle outside is located on dirt/gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One light beneath the hood was nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
52
Oct 9, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee observed coming in to work and putting on gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.
2-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was taken to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.
3-603.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A bug zapper observed in the cooking area above the chest freezer. Bug zapper was removed from the premises.
6-202.13
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Tahini observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Single-use items are being used for food prep and storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.
4-502.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the can opener have an accumulation of dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: The oil recycling bin outside is located on dirt/gravel. The oil recycling bin must be cleaned or replaced. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The refuse area has an accumulation of leaf litter, debris, and grease. The refuse area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The 3 bay sink is in poor repair, dripping into a container. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
35
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 14 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 25 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm.
4-501.114
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by lids covering the basin. The hand-washing sink in the kitchen had deli paper and wrap in it. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.
3-603.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the front area cold hold refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204.112
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Desserts packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Items were relocated to the kitchen refrigerator, and information on labeling given to PIC.
3-602.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the front service area.
4-903.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked animal foods
Inspector notes: The oil recycling bin outside is located on dirt/gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: The refuse area has an accumulation of leaf litter, debris, and grease. The area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: The grease recycling bin has an accumulation of grease and debris. The grease recycling bin must be cleaned or replaced.
5-501.116
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The 3 bay sink is in poor repair, dripping into a container. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor beneath the hand sink in the front service area, and on the floor in the kitchen. Single service items must be stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not subject to dust, splash, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Single-use items are being reused for food preparation and storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.
4-502.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: window ledge in kitchen near door refrigerator area beneath the flattop grills. The chest freezers have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
15
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.
7-204.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Both kitchen handwashing sinks were blocked by lids and foil. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sauces were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Sauces were datemarked during time of inspection.
3-501.17
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Wall near service line hand sink was observed with tape cardboard. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Back door area by refuse was observed with an excess of leaf litter and soda crates. Grease disposal unit was observed with soil residue on exterior of container. Areas for refuse, returnables, and recyclables must be maintained clean and free of litter in order to prevent harborage conditions for pests.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the service line and prep area are covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items were observed stored on the floor. Various beverages were observed stored on the floor. Food, beverages, and single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Pita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Pita on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Pita?
Across the inspection record, single-use/single-service articles has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fresh Pita.
How does Fresh Pita compare to other restaurants in Greenville?
Fresh Pita most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Greenville average of 78.
Has Fresh Pita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fresh Pita have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around eight violations compared to about 16 previously.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fresh Pita 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 Fresh Pita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Pita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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