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Licensee
Name: PITA RESTAURANT License Number: SEA3910403
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2018
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 14614 N DALE MABRY
TAMPA, FL 33618-2024

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 02/02/2017 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
32-04-4    Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-4    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-18-4    Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4    Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-4    Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
05-16-4    Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4    Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4    Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-67-4    Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4    Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear take out bowls. **Warning**
23-09-4    Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5    Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. HWS behind counter by reach in cooler. **Warning**
23-10-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-72-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
22-20-4    Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cited and placed on a warning on 3/7/16 and again on 8/26/16. Black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at time of inspection on 2/2/17. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-05-4    Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. This violation must be corrected by: 2/9/17 **Warning**
31A-02-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. This violation must be corrected by: 2/9/17 **Warning**
22-28-4    Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. This violation must be corrected by: 2/9/17 **Warning**
16-35-4    Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
53B-01-5    Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by: 4/8/17. **Warning**
02C-02-4    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler. This violation must be corrected by: 2/9/17 **Warning**
22-07-4    Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. This violation must be corrected by: 2/9/17 **Warning**
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