PITA KING 2
1126 EDGEWOOD N AVE, Jacksonville FL 32254 · 904.619.5884
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under flat top grill. Operator killed and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020058673 | Aug 3, 2020 | Jun 2, 2021 | $160 |
| 5--2016052957 | Sep 16, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack shell eggs using a secondary layer of single service gloves then discard top glove but not change all gloves and wash hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked philly meat at temperatures of 46-48F stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated meat was removed from cooler to reheat in batches and returned to walk-in cooler. Cooked philly meat (46-48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked burger patties at temperatures of 87-98F in small pan on flat top grill next to main egg grill. Person in charge stated burger patties are reheated 3 hours prior on flat top and held hot in pan. Burgers were placed back on flat top to reheat. Cooked burger patties (87-98F - Hot Holding)
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/ Observed 1 expired certified food manager through 360 Training. 10/05/2020.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 metal scrubs stored in hand wash sink across from egg station. Person in charge removed scrubs.
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 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hat.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shielding above three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and not in sanitizer solution in between uses throughout kitchen area.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened package of deli ham with no date marker stored in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on bottom shelf of front counter. Person in charge stated chemical was glass cleaner and labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small clear plastic cup used for scooping in powdered sugar in dry storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on shelf of prep table at far end of kitchen near three compartment sink.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair electrical outlet near fryer station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf above flip top cooler on egg station side of cook line. Person in charge removed beverage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed knife with handle in direct contact with product stored in container of ready to eat sausages on cook line. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and not in sanitizing solution throughout kitchen. Person in charge moved wet wiping cloths to sanitizing solution.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler covered with dust
Apr 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage 47f tuna salad 50f corn beef hash 48f chicken gizzards 50f steak 50f milk 47f chili in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 47f tuna salad 50f corn beef hash 48f chicken gizzards 50f steak 50f milk 47f chili in walk in cooler Reach in cooler sliced ham47f slice turkey 47f raw pork chops 48f pork fritter 49f coleslaw 47f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grits residue in handsink, employee states rinsed grits container. Cleaned
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Only has a hot thermometer
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk and spoon stored in pan of water 76f next to grill, water discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler covered with dust
Open dumpster lid. Lid closed
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of tuna with dent along bottom seam.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened box of raw chicken stored over opened cooked bacon.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three rodent droppings on box of holiday directions stored under soda boxes next to office. Employee indicated box was stored outdoors until yesterday when brought in. Person in charge voluntarily discarded box.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed two pans of cut tomatoes in flip top cooler at temperatures of 49-51F with a date marker of 9/20. Person in charge indicated tomatoes were cut on that date. Cut tomatoes (49-51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in reach in cooler and walk-in cooler with temperatures of 46-48F. Person in charge indicated items were prepped an hour prior. Employee moved all items to freezer to rapid cool. Cut lettuce, sliced cheese, salmon fritters (46-48F - Cold Holding) Raw gizzards, tuna (46-47F - Cold Holding)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at flip top cooler across from stove top.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed ten (10) dead roaches in steam box located under stove top across from flip top cooler. Person in charge indicated it was not in use. Employee cleaned and discarded all dead roaches.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed three (3) employee jackets hanging on wire shelf with dry food items across from office. Observed employee hat stored in box of single service condiments at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door at flip top cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened container of milk next to food items person in charge indicated belonged to her. Person in charge moved to proper storage area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door with broken door arm and not self-closing.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. In walk in freezer, raw filet fish placed directly on soiled bread shipping crates. Operator removed fish and placed on clean pan.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under flat top grill. Operator killed and discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by flat top grill in kitchen, cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding, retemp after 45 mins 41F); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding, retemp after 45 mins 42F); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding, retemp after 45 mins 41F). Per operator, all items were in reach in cooler less than two hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler to lower temperature. Retemp after 45 mins, all items 41F and below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer basket in kitchen, fries (126F - Hot Holding, retemp 156F). Operator redropped fries in fryer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach containers on same shelf as corn beef hash next to back door of establishment. Operator separated bleach from food. Under cash registers at front counter, floor cleaner and window cleaner next to sugar packets. Operator removed sugar packets from next to chemicals.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket in dry storage room next to to go cups and containers. Operator removed jacket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has build up of grease.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles at door of walk in freezer in disrepair/cracking.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter, ice scooper in direct contact with product. Operator lifted handle out of ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers in kitchen have grease build up.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old bread delivery crates behind dumpster. Operator stated establishment has been trying to get them removed but nobody comes to get them.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed wiping cloth and placed in sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of dry grits on top of reach in cooler in kitchen not labeled. Operator added label.
Dec 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (86F - Hot Holding) sitting on turned off grill on cook line, per employee patties have been on grill for 1 hour, patties reheated on other grill to 167F
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef, removed from original packaging, stored over cooked sausage in walk in freezer, manager moved sausages.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gizzards (45F - Cold Holding) sitting on ice bath on cook line, per manager gizzards put on ice approximately 1.5 hours prior, employee added more ice and stirred gizzards. raw chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); beef and onions (52F - Cold Holding); gizzards (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) chili (58F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (67F - Cold Holding) sitting on turned off grill on cook line, per manager both items taken out of walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior, both items placed back in walk in cooler. raw chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); beef and onions (52F - Cold Holding); gizzards (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, per manager door has been consistently opened for approximately 1.5 hours, manager propped open interior walk in freezer door.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (86F - Hot Holding) sitting on turned off grill on cook line, per employee patties have been on grill for 1 hour, patties reheated on other grill to 167F
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding multiple time/temperature control for safety foods items on time, but manager is not able to find any written procedures, manager filled out procedures during inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers undercooked raw shell eggs, but does not have an advisory for customers going through the drive through only, employee posted advisory at drive through window.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Manager's child with persistent cough in office and walking through kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chicken wings in bottom section of reach in cooler on make line stored over cut tomatoes and lettuce, wings moved.
Food stored on floor. Raw beef in walk in freezer, beef moved.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Broken grease receptacle lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers on cook line.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Stacks of bread racks inside enclosure.
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.