Pita, Burgers & Beer, 1702 W University Ave #c, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PITA, BURGERS & BEER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1702 W University Ave #c, Gainesville, FL 32603
License #: 1102893
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 6/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
6/4/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep room.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack with powerade on storage shelf. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near burger door.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 50°. Dairy 53°. Shredded cheddar 59°. Sliced provolone 56°. Sliced American Swiss 56°. Shredded mozzarella 55°. Feta 53°. Sprouts 53°. Hummus 46°. Cut tomato 48°. Black beans 56°. Cooked corn 54°. Cut spinach 46°. Items all voluntarily discarded.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utility lines wrapped around faucet at bar hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient temperature in upper compartment of make table 44 - 50. **Warning**
3/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep room.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Gyro meat in walk-in freezer. Delivered 3/21/14
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack with powerade on storage shelf. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table at pita pit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. Large portions of chicken thigh meat on top of make table at front. Portions larger than pans that it is sitting inside.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near burger door.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans of Ottimo olives dented on seams. One can of peppers dented on seam.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger 49°, 49° in bar side walk-in cooler. Cut lettuce 49°, 50°. Cut spinach 49°. Cut tomatoes 46°. Sprouts 46°. Dairy 50°. Shredded cheddar 50°. Feta 50°. Sliced provolone 51°. Swiss American 51° in pita pit make table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. "3-IN-ONE" lubricant above prep table in room behind bar. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utility lines wrapped around faucet at bar hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient temperature in upper compartment of make table 44° - 50°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid. In pita back room. Green and orange at bar prep room.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Air 44° - 46° at vent. **Warning**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle water on dry goods shelf. Disposed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks at Relish. Put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pita pit make table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Paper towel and soap at three compartment sink room in Relish. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Cookie dough. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Cleaner above gloves. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large box on front line of pita pit. Moved box. Blocked by cabinet and stool at bar in Relish. Closed cabinet and moved stool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid. **Warning**
12/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle water on dry goods shelf. Disposed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks at Relish. Put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pita pit make table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Paper towel and soap at three compartment sink room in Relish. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Cookie dough. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 54, 55. Tomato 46. Spinach 48. Front line make table in pita Pit. Corrective action adjusted thermostat. Food had dropped in temperature before end of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Cleaner above gloves. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large box on front line of pita pit. Moved box. Blocked by cabinet and stool at bar in Relish. Closed cabinet and moved stool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Small dish room added to Relish where a bathroom previously existed. No hand wash sink in room with prep table in room. Bar a Relish has a three compartment sink no located on plans and a new hand wash sink located near the wall. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid. **Warning**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle water on dry goods shelf. Disposed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks at Relish. Put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pita pit make table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Paper towel and soap at three compartment sink room in Relish. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Cookie dough. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 54°, 55°. Tomato 46°. Spinach 48°. Front line make table in pita Pit. Corrective action adjusted thermostat. Food had dropped in temperature before end of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Cleaner above gloves. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large box on front line of pita pit. Moved box. Blocked by cabinet and stool at bar in Relish. Closed cabinet and moved stool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Small dish room added to Relish where a bathroom previously existed. No hand wash sink in room with prep table in room. Bar a Relish has a three compartment sink no located on plans and a new hand wash sink located near the wall. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid. **Warning**
10/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on Relish cookline.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing water in make table cooler.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Freezer in Pita Pit dining area unlocked/unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup dispenser cap missing on Relish side.
  • Basic - Soda machine with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 100ppm.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pita Pit, make table, 46? and 43?. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Pita Pit make tables 45?. Coolers rechecked after adjusting thermostat, now at 41?. Technician on site. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. PLUMBING CURRENTLY UNDER REPAIR, PARTS PURCHASED TODAY.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. PLUMBING CURRENTLY UNDER REPAIR, PARTS PURCHASED TODAY.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Behind bar. PLUMBING CURRENTLY UNDER REPAIR, PARTS PURCHASED TODAY.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Test kit not functioning.
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pita Pit make table and reach in cooler. All PHF/TCS foods moved to working equipment.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Pita Pit restroom.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reusing handled jug for mixed spices.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by mop bucket.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Pita Pit and Relish restrooms.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a freezer in dinig area of Pita Pit. Freezer unlocked and not secure from possible adulteration.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Portion cup in mixed spices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce on Pita Pit make table at 61 degrees at time of inspection.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce on Relish make table at 45 degrees at time of inspection. Equipment functional, overhead lights are hot and may be heating items on make table.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Beverage cup dispenser uncovered.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Tzatziki sauce, 61 degrees.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/2/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pita pit station cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Relidh cookline handsink.
  • Critical - Observed employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Jugs of oil. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Beer drain line running into bar area hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. In potato salad container in relish kitchen reach-in.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bar cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All PHF foods on station table [corn, yogurt, shredded cheese, feta cheese, blue cheese, alfalfa sprouts] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Relish cookline drawer cooler maintaining internal food temperatures of 48F [Burgers, chicken in bottom drawer] Chicken discarded, burgers placed on time. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Improper datemarking on sliced ham in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Case of cups in dry storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Glass cleaner hanging from food shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. At dry storage.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pita pit reach-in cooler [w/beer].
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 5 gal buckets in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers 50F in drawer cooler at grill. Burgers moved from temp control at 10:30am. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over hot dogs imn reach-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. No cap on cup dispenser. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Cups in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Can of cheese sauce in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Tuna mix cooling in a cooler maintaining 50-54F. Corrected On Site.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes stored too close to the mop sink.
  • Violation: 29-03-1 Observed water draining into handwash sink. Bar area (daquiri machine)
6/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes stored too close to the mop sink.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler pita pit side
  • Critical - Food not properly protected from contamination. Cooked chicken and bacon stored in the grease track of the flat grill.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife in crevice between equipment
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. provolone cheese 55, blue cheese 50, hummus 45 degreesf in reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sourcream 49 degrees f
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Relish Side: hummus 50 , sourcream 58, groundbeef patties 45 degrees f
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cups stored under bar handwash sink on the floor.
  • Observed water draining into handwash sink. Bar area (daquiri machine)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken hot hokding on grill 110 degrees f
6/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food/cooking oil stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food/syrups stored on floor in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walk in freezer .
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Ketchup can reused .
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed exposed syrup hose in contact with the floor .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink faucet is leaking . Burger side .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Unisex restroom .
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Employee training certificates are photo copied . No proof training booklets used .
1/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. CONTAINER IN BOWL.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BAR SINK BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT AND COUNTER .
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Roast Beef.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
  • Water filter to drink system has not been inspected dated or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.(Dispenser)
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. (To Go Containers)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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