Pita Pit, 500 S Howard Ave #a, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PITA PIT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 500 S Howard Ave #a, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3916413
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pickle buckets. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of cheese and pickles. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Back and front kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
6/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Air vents in front kitchen area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Knives and forks for customers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No rinse done. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans over prep table with can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of chips. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Over 3 comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front kitchen
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Back kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in back kitchen area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Doors in 2 reachin coolers in front kitchen area
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted on the self service counter near soda machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. At mop sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooksline
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In front kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler and walkin freezer.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top counter
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bread walkin cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lid for salad spinner.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ice shoot on soda machine
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink in men's bathroom
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. toilet in employees bathroom
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC
  • Observed gaskets with food buildup in front RIC
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up, WIC
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up, WIF
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, front area
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans, 3 cans of fruit cocktail Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
7/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. can goods Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sauces
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of sandwich wrappers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee bathrooms
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.employee bathrooms
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.employee bathrooms
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.employee bathrooms
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by 3-comp sink Corrected On Site.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site. operators set off to side to be returned
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases 0f chips
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.feta cheese in walkin cooler
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves for can goods Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. 2-way splitter on mop sink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employees bathrooms
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. ladies room
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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