How many health inspections has PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL had?

PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL ever been shut down?

No, PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

2445 STIRLING RD, Dania Beach, FL 33312

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PITA XPRESS LLC · License: SEA1624014

PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Dania Beach, FL has 21 inspections on record with 93 total violations (4.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

93Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 13, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Feb 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Sep 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 30, 2023 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Oct 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jan 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Aug 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 11, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Aug 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Aug 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Mar 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL had?: PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL ever been shut down?: No, PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at PITA XPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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