Pita Restaurant, 14614 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PITA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14614 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618-2024
License #: 3910403
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Soda room **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 40, has 56 inside and outside **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Throughout establishment **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. By 3 compartment sink and back storage area **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door by ice maker is rotted out at bottom, gaps around exit door by restrooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
5/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Soda room **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 40, has 56 inside and outside **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Throughout establishment **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. By 3 compartment sink and back storage area **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler and freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door by ice maker is rotted out at bottom, gaps around exit door by restrooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, hummus, tzataiki sauce **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering pans
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage/managers office area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 40, has 56 total seats inside and outside.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front reach in
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Lexan pans chipped
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Tiles broken by front counter
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By slicer
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Light not functioning. freezer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. freezer , dry storage
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. smoothie reachin
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. tiles falling off walks
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gaps around door
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. pp room
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed towels.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. prep area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. prep area
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap at bottom of door
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. prep room
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. cooler, freezer, dry storage
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooler
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic silverware
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back prep
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
3/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cooler, freezer, dry storage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic silverware
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens restroom
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back prep
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
1/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. dry storage
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting ongloves
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 door reachin
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. mop sink clogged
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. back
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. floor chipped by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. dry storage tiles broken, stains, holes
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. freezer
  • Light not functioning. freezer
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. easyoff
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. wd40
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. countertop fryer in back storage area
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.home depot multi use 5 gallon bucket
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelf under slicer
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.by 3compartment sink
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan covering in walk-in
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.dining room
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Case of water on floor
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair freezer not freezing.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Smoothie cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. mopsink
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.mens restroom
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.both restrooms
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. sitting on floor in rear by ice machine
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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