Pita Loca in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
4017 Prairie Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Pita Loca in Miami Beach has accumulated 242 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced an administrative complaint in December 2022 after inspectors found 16 violations. The most frequently cited issues are employee health policies, hand washing procedures, and utensil sanitation. A single $160 fine was issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pita Loca in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
9.1
violations / inspection
9.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Pita Loca in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018062867 | $160.00 | Dec 7, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Pita Loca in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections36 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Pita Loca in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pita Loca in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Pita Loca in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pita Loca in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pita Loca in Miami Beach are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Pita Loca in Miami Beach had?
- Pita Loca in Miami Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pita Loca in Miami Beach find?
- Pita Loca in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pita Loca in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Pita Loca in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Pita Loca in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pita Loca in Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Pita Loca in Miami Beach been fined?
- Pita Loca in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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