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PITA FRESH

7758 N KENDALL DR · KENDALL · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3570860
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10724522
DBPR license2335623

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.

Intermediate 7

#15Intermediate11-27-4

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. Observed no kit or form; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kareem; 12/25.

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled shelves where spices are kept. Observed soiled knife magnet.

#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no kit on site; chlorine or Quat.

#19Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working; no certified manager present.

#20Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on cook line, red spray no label. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave in warewash area; soiled handle.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in freezer outside of walk in cooler, observed in soda fridge at counter.. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several with water damage; kitchen area.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license posted at time of inspection.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses on bouillon container, observed bag on prep table.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on floor at front counter.

#8Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair.observed in warewash area; no shield for bulbs.

#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed fan under hand sink soiled with dust.

#11Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on rack next to reach in freezer; spoons face up.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.