The Original Pita Hut
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
39
Score
The Original Pita Hut Inc, located at 530 41 St in Miami Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on February 20, 2026, with a score of 39. This inspection noted 2 critical, 2 major, and 9 minor violations, including the presence of mold-like substances in the ice machine and a hole in the ceiling in the ware washing area. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly high-risk scores across its ten recorded inspections.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
39
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
20
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
50
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
33
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
32
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
47
Violations — Feb 20, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in a ceiling ( ware washing area) . As per person in charge , the hole will be fixed as soon as they finish remodeling the second floor dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing lid or cover for trash container in women restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath shelving in the back area by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with chick peas on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice machine, the surface is not clean. Person in charge sent it to the dishwasher machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handler touching the flour inside the food container. Employee corrected it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper food containers on the dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed accumulation of unused items in the second floor storage.
33-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at the cook line touching his face, then continued cooking without washing his hands. Employee washed hands after being coached. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside walk in cooler. Person in charge started inverting the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees without food handler training: Thomas and Beta dalakishvili.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts in the front line reach in cooler ( tiramisu, chocolate mousse and coconut pudding ( malabi) without date marking.As per person in charge , all the dessert are from Monday 2/16. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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Core (Minor)
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