How many health inspections has PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN had?

PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN ever been shut down?

No, PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN?

The most frequently cited violations at PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

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.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN

8595 COLLEGE PKWY STE 330, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GO PITA INC · License: SEA4606498

PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN in Fort Myers, FL has 21 inspections on record with 94 total violations (4.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

94Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 11, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 13, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Feb 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN had?: PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN ever been shut down?: No, PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN?: The most frequently cited violations at PITA FAST FRESH MEDITERRANEAN are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.

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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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Last verified: March 11, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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