Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach

Last inspected:

2445 Stirling Rd, Dania Beach, FL 33312
Overview

Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach has logged 23 inspections since 2016 with 97 total violations, averaging 4.2 per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, handwashing violations have been a persistent issue, appearing in 8 of the last 6 inspections and cited as high-priority findings in multiple recent inspections including the most recent on January 5, 2026. Two disciplinary actions totaling $520 in fines were issued, with the most significant enforcement action occurring on January 30, 2023, when an administrative complaint was recommended following a complaint-based inspection that documented 12 violations including employee health policy violations, improper handwashing, and shell stock handling issues. A fire safety violation was also documented on January 30, 2023, for a blocked storage room exit door. The facility's most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though it cited one basic-level handwashing facilities violation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
97Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$520in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $520.00

Disciplinary action history for Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2023011204 $200.00 Jan 30, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2017003968 $320.00 Jan 17, 2017 Fort Lauderdale

Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Storage room exit door blocked with boxes opposite restroom.

Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 6 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach last inspected?
Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach had?
Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach find?
Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach ever been shut down?
No, Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
How much has Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach been fined?
Pita Xpress Mediterranean Grill in Dania Beach has been fined a total of $520.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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