ORIGINAL PITA HUT II
18450 W DIXIE HIGHWAY, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · 954.937.1833
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee preparing sandwich for customers with bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee preparing sandwich for customers with bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from carrot salad in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at any handwash sink. Advised person in charge and he added.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Observed Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container being stored inside and being blocked by food cart.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Observed HVAC system vents in disrepair with exposed insulation located in kitchen area.
Observed cases of juice stored on floor in hallway and cases of raw chicken stored on floor under prep table in kitchen area.
Observed various single service stored on floor in dry storage area.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine stored in reach in cooler. Chef removed.
Observed Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
Observed raw chicken stored nonfood-grade bags.
Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to container of seasoning stored inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen area due to exposed HVAC and exposed insulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar and other seasonings.
Observed case of oil stored on floor in front of steam table.
Observed raw chicken thawing at ambient temperature. Located on prep table.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored above various salads in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored in kitchen hand washing sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken being stored on floor under prep table and cases of drinks stored on floor in dining room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed various raw meat thawing at room temperature in kitchen area.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container and bag of rice being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area.
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 present at time of inspection with no certified manager present at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed AC duct in disrepair with insulation exposed. Located in prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of sodas and parm cheese being stored on floor in dining room.
Hole in and damage to wall under hand washing sink.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks being stored on floor in dining room and observed cases of bread being stored on floor in kitchen area.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of carrot salad in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored in hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach freezer.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of drinks being stored on floor in hallway, cases of oil on floor in kitchen area and case of raw chicken on floor in prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of slaw in reach in cooler.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored on top on hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice in hand washing sink. Located next to steam table.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean food.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas being stored on floor in dining room area and a pan of raw beef patties being stored on floor up grill.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in water with tile in disrepair. Located under hand washing sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef patties thawing at room temperature. Located on floor under grill. Chef moved to shelf.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.