Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PITA FRESH

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3364135
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383395
DBPR license2335623

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed gyros meat stored on thank you bags at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that thank you bags can not be used to store food.

#15High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license. Showed renewed at dashboard. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator was informed the right order to store the products. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grapes leaves (60 F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours.

#18High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine + 200 ppm) Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#19Intermediate11-26-1

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. Food employee reporting agreement was provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 13

#1Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. At walk in cooler.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food shelves at reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above reach in freezer.

#5Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack in front of three compartment sink.

#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 iPhone on preparation table located next to three compartment sink.

#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with falafel stored on floor at walk in cooler.

#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between two reach in coolers front counter. Operator removed the knife. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single service items stored on floor under preparation table. Operator moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service article not stored inverted at shelves under preparation table. Operator inverted the single service articles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic38-01-4

Basic – Two Light shield damaged/in disrepair at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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)

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