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OVER THE TOP PITA INC

240 CITRUS TOWER BLVD UNIT B, Clermont FL 34711 · 321.689.8071

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508220
Grade history
APR 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Improperly iced sliced cheese 54F and 56F
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger-(51F - Cold Holding), cook line, less than four hours per operator, recommended operator place on Time as a Public Health Control, operator added to time plan
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Ignatios expired 7/13/26, scheduled to take exam 8/13/26
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Time plan not on site, provided new form to operate, operator filled out
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -housemade falafel in walk in cooler, operator determined date and marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid on chemical storage shelf, operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of walk in cooler -wall in back kitchen -area under shelf covers on storage shelves in kitchen Operator began cleaning
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -on coffee machine, operator placed in bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
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Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of pink liquid by mop sink, operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -beverage cups on prep table with slicer and chopper, operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of rice cooker in kitchen -wall behind triple sink
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -spray bottle of oil on dry storage rack, operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Chloe
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. -operator is packaging raw beef in a reduced oxygen package and holding for less than 48 hours. Educated operator on proper labeling requirements. Operator determined time beef was packaged today and labeled.
Basic/03G-53-1/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt container on dry storage rack, operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -chlorine 25 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer and primed machine, 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make table
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 200++
High priority/41-18-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on front line -potato chopper in kitchen -interior reach in coolers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · -cutting boards on front line Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Owner is in process of cleaning. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers in kitchen in storage shelf
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -back corner of kitchen by back door.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee came in to work, began to put gloves on with no handwashing. Educated operator and emplo, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade chimichurri (71F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding), sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) all held less than four hours per operator. Moved to reach in coolers for quick chill. Sour cream 47F, housemade chimichurri 58F, sliced cheese 50F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 200++
High priority/41-18-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on front line -potato chopper in kitchen -interior reach in coolers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Basic/36-34-5
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty containers. -storage shelf in kitchen by walk in cooler
Basic/24-06-4
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers in kitchen in storage shelf
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -back corner of kitchen by back door.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -by fryers
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior flour and garbanzo beans containers in kitchen -gaskets on reach in coolers on front line
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. -fries in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -front line
Basic/25-02-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -front area behind hand sink, back kitchen by triple sink
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of white substance on rack by prep table, operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Forks at condiment station.
Basic/25-06-4
Jul 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef patties 56f, Cheese 58f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Pico 47f, Cut tomato 47f, Guac 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Clorox on prep table.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Potato slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drains.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of crock pot.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. -French fries in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Improperly iced sliced cheese 54F and 56F
High priority/03A-02-5
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. New employees with no food handler training
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. Tongs in back room
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor under shelving
Basic/36-73-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Wire shelving dry storage across from back handsink - walk in cooler fan cover dusty
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5

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.