PITA FRESH EXPRESS
1935 W BRANDON BLVD A, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-681-0506
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing soiled gloves. Operator i Coached employee that if gloves are soiled, they should be changed, not washed. Employee removed gloves, washed hands.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cutlery packets on floor under front counter. Operator placed on shelf.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates on top of flip top unit. Operator inverted.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked bagged rice in reach in cooler at front line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal and plastic pans on clean dish shelf.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep area. Operator replaced towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used as a scoop in ice machine. Operator removed bowl.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans on shelf in storage area not inverted. Operator inverted.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in women's restroom. Provided operator epithet sign, operator posted in restroom
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed takeout containers on shelf in dry storage not inverted. Manager corrected.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area has cleaning supplies stored in sink Observed prep table blocking hand sink on cookline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline and in dish area Corrected -observed employee replace
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed not secured at back door
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to back door Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of foam cups stored on floor in dry storage area
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.