THE ORIGINAL PITA HUT INC
530 41 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside reach in freezer, not all the products were commercially packaged. Employee moved the chicken to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 manager certificate expired for Eithan Eltaresy 5/16/2024.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ No certified manager present at the time of the inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink station located in the kitchen. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee food handler training for Francesca Ghezzi, Amit Ben Natan and Travin Eugene Barr Jr.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in spray bottle without label. Employee labeled the bottle as degreaser . **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed on second floor. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots not inverted on shelves.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating behind the counter at the front prep area . Employee was coached and moved to the dining area . **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed water residue on clean containers ready to use .
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on the floor behind the equipments . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled .
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler / Reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food residues inside reach in freezer.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper soup food containers stored on the floor .
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from dishwasher machine draining on the floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:06 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.