Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PITA FRESH

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3735385
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773878
DBPR license2335623

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 16, 2026
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 49F, the following TCS foods stored inside: raw chicken (55F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F – Cold Holding); tzatziki (48F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); gyro meat (50F – Cold Holding). Observed reach in across flat top with ambient temp of 45F, the following TCS foods stored inside: tzatziki (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (56F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F – Cold Holding). Observed cooler across gyro cooker with ambient temp if 68F, the following TCS foods stored inside: chickpeas (60F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding); hummus (55F – Cold Holding); feta (49F – Cold Holding). Observed no equipment on site to properly maintain cold holding temperatures of at least 43F. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 49F, the following TCS foods stored inside: raw chicken (55F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F – Cold Holding); tzatziki (48F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); gyro meat (50F – Cold Holding). Observed reach in across flat top with ambient temp of 45F, the following TCS foods stored inside: tzatziki (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (56F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F – Cold Holding). Observed cooler across gyro cooker with ambient temp if 68F, the following TCS foods stored inside: chickpeas (60F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding); hummus (55F – Cold Holding); feta (49F – Cold Holding). **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate04-02-4

Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed all coolers in establishment not maintaining temperature of at least 43F. Observed walk in with temp of 48F, observed both reach in coolers with ambient temps of 45F and 68F. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation to vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 49F, the following TCS foods stored inside: raw chicken (55F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F – Cold Holding); tzatziki (48F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); gyro meat (50F – Cold Holding). Observed reach in across flat top with ambient temp of 45F, the following TCS foods stored inside: tzatziki (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (56F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F – Cold Holding). Observed cooler across gyro cooker with ambient temp if 68F, the following TCS foods stored inside: chickpeas (60F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding); hummus (55F – Cold Holding); feta (49F – Cold Holding). **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in kitchen. Observed at front counter cases of sodas and water in plastic containers on floor. Observed raw meats on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed broken shield above prep table next to triple sink. Observed light shield missing above rack next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic utensils on floor at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

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