Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: HR EGY GROUP, INC., D/B/A PITA PIT
Judges: WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: Jul. 09, 2014
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, September 18, 2014.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
State of Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,
Petitioner,
vs. Case Number. 2014022424
HR EGY GROUP INC rioense Number: al
d/b/a PITA PIT, : ype:
Respondent. File Number: 258951
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Administrative Complaint
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (“Petitioner’), files this Administrative Complaint against HR EGY GROUP INC d/b/a PITA
PIT, (“Respondent”), and says:
1. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the operation of public lodging establishments and
public food service establishments, pursuant to Section 20.165 and Chapter 509, Florida Statutes.
2. Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, licensed by or subject to the jurisdiction of the
Division of Hotels and Restaurants. The respondent's business address of record is 2309 E FOWLER AVE,
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33612.The mailing address of record is HR EGY GROUP INC d/b/a PITA PIT at 2309 E
FOWLER AVE, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33612.
3. Inspection of this establishment conducted pursuant to Sec. 509.032, Florida Statutes, revealed violations of
the provisions of Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, and / or the rules promulgated thereto governing operation
of the establishment. The violation(s) found and applicable law are described in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference. Inspection documents are attached as Exhibit "B”, incorporated
herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests entry of an Order i imposing one or more of the following
penalties: administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 per offense, suspension, revocation, or refusal of a license
issued pursuant to this Chapter, and/or any other relief authorized by Chapter 599, Florida Statutes, or the rules
promulgated thereto.
Signed May 28, 2014 /
Daniel Erdman, Distriét Mahager
By delegation of the Director, or designee
Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT:
Marc Drexler, Lead Attorney
Florida Bar No. 0487058
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
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Certificate of Service ,
BY CERTIFIED U.S, MAIL, ARTICLE NUMBER: te
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT has been
hand served by me on this day of , 2014,
Received by:
Inspector's Signature Operator's Signature
Title Title
Case Number. 2014022424 File Number: 258951 District Number: 03
License Number. 3915614 2010 Form revised 01.01.13
PITA PIT
Exhibit A
License Number: 3915614
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
Case Number: 2014022424
Itis alleged that on February 28, 2014, May 01, 2014 Respondent was in violation of Florida Statute 509
(FS); the Rules of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Administrative Code (FAC); and/or
specific provisions of the Food Code, Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service, Food
and Drug Administration, as incorporated by Chapter 61C, FAC in the following particulars. Copy(s) of
the report(s) for the above referenced inspection(s) are attached hereto and incorporated by reference as
Exhibit B.
“* denotes a high priority violation.
* denotes an intermediate priority violation.
1.02D-01-4 3-302.12FC Basic: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and
unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are
removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking ils, flour, herbs,
potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food.
Working container of food removed from original container not identified by common name;
squeeze bottles by the grill.
** 2. 03A-02-4 3-501.16(A)(2) FC: (A) High Priority: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or
when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as
specified under Paragraph (B) and in Paragraph (C) of this section, potentially hazardous food
(time/temperature control for safety food) shall be maintained: (2) At 41 degrees Fahrenheit or fess,
Observed time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees
Fahrenheit. Observed taziki sauce held at 47 degrees F, cut lettuce held at 51 degrees F, sprouts
held at 50 degrees F and cheese at 48 degrees F on 2/28/14. Observed taziki sauce held at 60
degrees F, cut lettuce at 58 degrees F, cheese at 58 degrees F on 5/1/2014.
3A. 1411-4 4-501.11 FC Basic: (A) Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition
that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) Equipment components such as
doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with
manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize
the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
Observed door handle on cold hold drawer broken.
3B. 14-47-4 4-104.19FC Basic: Nonfoad-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash,
spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-
resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Non food contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are
corrosion resistant, non absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable; rack below prep table is
rusting/pitted.
Case Number: 2014022424 District: 03
License Number: 3915614 License Type: 2010
PITA PIT File Number. 258951
* 4.14-77-4 4-501.41(A) and (B) FC: (A Intermediate. Equipment shan ue maintained in a state of
repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) Equipment
components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and
adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Reach in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food
at proper temperatures. :
* 5.22-28-4 4-601.11(A) FC Intermediate: (A) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be
clean to sight and touch.
Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
™ 6.29-43-4 §-203.14FC High Priority: A plumbing system shail be installed to preclude backflow of
a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food
establishment, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached
and backflow prevention is required by law, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under Section 5-
202.13; or (B) Installing an approved backflow prevention device as specified under Section 5-202. 14.
Observed no vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
7A. 36-18-4 6-501.11 FC Basic: Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair; kitchen and dish room.
7B. 36-43-4 61C-1.004(5) FAC Basic: (5) All building structural components, attachments and fixtures
shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of obstructions.
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above dish sink.
8. 38-07-4 6-202.11 FC Basic: (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, light bulbs
shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean
equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. (B) Shielded,
coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in
unopened packages, If: (1) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto
them; and (2) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the
packages are opened. (C) An infrared or other heat lamp shail be protected against breakage by a shield
surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
Lights above walk-in missing proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Light shield damagedi/in disrepair above dish sink.
Case Number: 2014022424 District: 03
License Number: 3915614 License Type: 2010
PITA PIT File Number: 258951
Docket for Case No: 14-003153
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Sep. 23, 2014 |
Transmittal letter from Claudia Llado forwarding the one-volume Transcript along with Petitioner's Exhibits numbered 1-4, to the agency.
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Sep. 18, 2014 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Sep. 17, 2014 |
Transcript (not available for viewing) filed. |
Sep. 15, 2014 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Sep. 15, 2014 |
Motion of Re-hearing filed.
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Sep. 15, 2014 |
CASE STATUS: Hearing Held. |
Sep. 12, 2014 |
(Petitioner's) Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Count filed.
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Sep. 04, 2014 |
Petitioner's Proposed Exhibits filed (exhibits not available for viewing). |
Sep. 03, 2014 |
Petitioner's Witness List filed.
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Sep. 03, 2014 |
Petitioner's (Proposed) Exhibit List filed.
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Sep. 03, 2014 |
Transmittal Letter filed.
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Jul. 11, 2014 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jul. 11, 2014 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for September 15, 2014; 9:30 a.m.; Tampa and Tallahassee, FL).
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Jul. 11, 2014 |
(Petitioner's) Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jul. 10, 2014 |
Initial Order.
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Jul. 09, 2014 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jul. 09, 2014 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jul. 09, 2014 |
Agency referral filed.
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