THE ORIGINAL PITA HUT INC

Name: THE ORIGINAL PITA HUT INC
Address: 530 41 ST, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33140, US
Rating: 73

530 41 ST, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

License #2326929

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73 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE ORIGINAL PITA HUT INC in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 15 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 20, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 6 minor.

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[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper food containers on the dry storage floor.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Missing lid or cover for trash container in women restroom.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed accumulation of unused items in the second floor storage.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in a ceiling ( ware washing area) . As per person in charge , the hole will be fixed as soon as they finish remodeling the second floor dry storage.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machine.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside walk in cooler. Person in charge started inverting the products.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees without food handler training: Thomas and Beta dalakishvili.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice machine, the surface is not clean. Person in charge sent it to the dishwasher machine.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at the cook line touching his face, then continued cooking without washing his hands. Employee washed hands after being coached.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts in the front line reach in cooler ( tiramisu, chocolate mousse and coconut pudding ( malabi) without date marking.As per person in charge , all the dessert are from Monday 2/16.

Warning Issued
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside the hand sink.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor underneath shelves inside dry storage.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open soda can on prep table.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside plastic spray bottle at the ware washing area with no label.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed tiramisu and chocolate mousse offered in the establishment with no label inside a reach in cooler accessible to customers for self service. Owner explained he will placed a sign " Servers only, ask for assistance ".
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No in use at the time of the inspection.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open to the public operating with an expired license since 10/1/2025. Owner paid while I was conducting the inspection.
[16-37-1] Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit in use. ( exp date 2023)
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu and chocolate mousse with no date marking. Food items were cooked and held for more than 24 hours.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled ( Reach in freezer located in front of the grinder)
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with tahini on the hallway floor.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in dry storage upper level.

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