PITA STAR 1 INC
2680 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise FL 33322 · 7542443777
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 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
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Jun 11, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 4 flying insects landing on shelf holding beverages next to 3 compartment sink - Approximately 4 flying insects landing on gyro wand next to hand wash sink in kitchen - Approximately 3 flying insects landing on wall in kitchen next to hand wash sink - Approximately 2 flying insects landing on shelf above low boy cooler across from hand wash sink.
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. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in reach in freezer in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at front counter, shredded purple cabbage (46F - Cold Holding), cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been prepared approximately 5 hours prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at front counter, shredded purple cabbage (46F - Cold Holding), cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been prepared approximately 5 hours prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Sep 24, 2024Call 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line, egg plant (43-48F - Cold Holding); hummus (47 - cold holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Item have been out or temperature for approximately 30mins. PIC placed items in reach in freezer to rapid cool. Second temp egg plant (41-44F); hummus (42-43F). - observed fries (54F - Cold Holding) on wait station next to cook line. Item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. PIC placed fries in reach in cooler to cool down.
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored touching breads in reach I. Freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line, egg plant (43-48F - Cold Holding); hummus (47 - cold holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Item have been out or temperature for approximately 30mins. PIC placed items in reach in freezer to rapid cool. Second temp egg plant (41-44F); hummus (42-43F). - observed fries (54F - Cold Holding) on wait station next to cook line. Item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. PIC placed fries in reach in cooler to cool down.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mayo garlic prepared 9/18 not date marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed low boy cooler soiled with an accumulation of old food debris.
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored with bread in reach freezer. PIC removed chicken from freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (53F - Cold Holding); fried egg plant (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (53F - Cold Holding); fried egg plant (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on egg plant prepared more than 24hour.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle not stored above cut cabbage. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on prep tables in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food stored on floor. - Kitchen Observed chicken soup mix stored on floor. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - Kitchen Observed dispensing utensil handle not stored above sugar above food preparation sink. Employee removed.
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