PITA SHOP
8560 STIRLING RD SUITE 103, Hollywood FL 33024 · 9544390404
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed procedures to manager
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026021974 | Feb 2, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2022012334 | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open Raw breaded chicken tenders stored over ready to eat fries in Atosa freezer. Operator inverted foods
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking at cookline without hair restraint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with dust
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cookline soiled with grease
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Atosa reach in freezer, open bags of raw breaded wings and chicken tenders above open bags of fries. Manager moved both to bottom of freezer with rest of raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table and front edge of grill, under no temperature or time control, sliced gyro meat (81F - Cold Holding); sliced shawarma meat (76F - Cold Holding). Per employee both sliced from cones approximately 30-45 minutes ago and being held for use. Reviewed proper holding temperatures for foods and employee moved both to fliptop cooler to chill and cold hold.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Employee refilled dispenser.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin printed and posted.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ Certified Food Manager - Faraj Zir 3-11-2022 ServSafe Person in Charge - Abe Zir
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler bulk container of soup and garlic sauce not labeled. Per manager both made over 24 hours ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by register. Manager labeled as window cleaner.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between steam table and fliptop unit. Employee removed knives.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water at fliptop unit and cook line not labeled.
Nov 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Gyro / shawarma meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Beef shawarma cone being reheated. Per employee, cone was used night before and cooled whole without being cooked thoroughly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Atosa reach in freezer, portioned bags of raw beef and chicken intermingled in bottom of freezer. Employee rearranged bags to properly separate.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef shawarma cone being reheated. Per employee, cone was used night before and cooled whole without being cooked thoroughly.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler exterior digital thermometer not functioning properly.
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/ Certified Food Manager Faraj Zir Person in Charge Abe Zir
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container on wooden prep table next to containers of spices. Employee removed container.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, buckets of feta cheese on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between fliptop cold unit and steam table. Employee removed knife.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler missing ambient thermometer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter less than 50ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Portioned Raw beef stored over bags of French fries inside Atosa reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator moved French fries to upper shelf and raw beef to lower shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle with drano stored above case of mayonnaise in dry storage area. Operator moved drano and stored away from establishment food.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth above 200ppm chlorine at front counter. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine.
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/
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee t-shirts on top case of macaroni product. Operator moved t- shirts
Floor tiles cracked / broken disrepair next to walk in cooler.
Food storage container cracked or broken used for storing hummus in walk in cooler. Operator changed container during inspection.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw shelled eggs stored over bag with whole onions inside walk in cooler. Operator moved onions and stored correctly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef ( 60F cold holding ) under no temperature control for food safety, next to grill under 4 hours ago in cook line awaiting orders. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Emailed procedures to manager
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/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets with Pickles and sauces. Pickles buckets elevated. * corrected on site*
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager
Shelf under prep table with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink.
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.