Pita Pokets in Hollywood
Last inspected:
2727 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020Pita Pokets in Hollywood has accumulated 227 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity and faces repeated citations for blocked exits and improperly stored cooking equipment. Recent enforcement shows an active pattern: in July 2025, inspectors found 8 violations with 4 high-priority citations, and a follow-up callback the next day documented continued non-compliance before the facility corrected course. Fire safety violations span nine years, including marked exits blocked by boxes, coolers, and laundry items, and cooking equipment operating outside of hood coverage.
Most recent closure: July 30, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pita Pokets in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Pita Pokets in Hollywood: Emergency Closure History (2)
Pita Pokets in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $1,650.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025057186 | $600.00 | Jul 30, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2025005555 | $450.00 | Jan 23, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024045727 | $200.00 | Jul 10, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021021238 | $200.00 | Mar 30, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020056591 | $200.00 | Oct 22, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Pita Pokets in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to rear hall exit is lined with boxes. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. Cooking with deep fryer outside of hood coverage.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Exit hall has dollies and other items stored along wall. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Moved laundry basketFor reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Reach in cooler in exit hall.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Pita Pokets in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 7 inspections35 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 3 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pita Pokets in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pita Pokets in Hollywood last inspected?
- Pita Pokets in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pita Pokets in Hollywood last shut down?
- Pita Pokets in Hollywood was last shut down on July 30, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Pita Pokets in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pita Pokets in Hollywood are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Pita Pokets in Hollywood had?
- Pita Pokets in Hollywood has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pita Pokets in Hollywood find?
- Pita Pokets in Hollywood was most recently inspected on October 6, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pita Pokets in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pita Pokets in Hollywood has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Pita Pokets in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pita Pokets in Hollywood has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Pita Pokets in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pita Pokets in Hollywood has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,650.00 in fines.
- How much has Pita Pokets in Hollywood been fined?
- Pita Pokets in Hollywood has been fined a total of $1,650.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Pita Pokets in Hollywood operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pita Pockets (2015-2017).
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