PITA POCKETS
180 CRANDON BLVD #117, Key Biscayne FL 33149
Last inspected Dec 6, 2024 · 5 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
APR 24
OCT 24
DEC 24
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017009539 | Jan 17, 2017 | May 4, 2017 | $360 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training missing date of birth on certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside cheese container.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor by cook line.
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed different types of rice inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside cheese container at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by grill.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at any of the reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by grill soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed hoods with heavy grease accumulation at cook line.
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed glove to start cooking no handwashing prior. Coached operator and operator washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (62F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (75F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As operator for approximately 2 hours prior, heat was turned off. Operator turned on to reheat product.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed Tania hired a week prior to the inspection and no health reporting agreement signed. Provided to operator via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed different types of rice inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside cheese container at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by grill.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at any of the reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler by grill soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed hoods with heavy grease accumulation at cook line.
Apr 3, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
Jan 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fans soiled with accumulated dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.