Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE ORIGINAL PITA HUT INC

530 41 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3482467
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8823028
DBPR license2326929

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in training getting a personal item from the floor , then touching clean utensil. Employee washed his hands . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine.

#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed in the dishmachine located in the watewashing area.

#3Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat Violation
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while cooking. Employee took it out immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler dirty.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.observed chicken pea bags, plastic bottles of waters and tea on the dry storage floor.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up on freezer located in dry storage.

#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet paper underneath cutting board. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food residue inside microwave. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic42-01-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.