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Pita Mediterranean Street Food
4375 LEXINGTON RD , ATHENS, GA 30605 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and pest control.
Inspection history
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C73August 6, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and pest control.
Diced tomatoes in back reach-in cooler held at a temperature above 41 °F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Cans of pesticide spray stored on back shelf adjacent to food products.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Residential spray pesticide observed on back storage shelf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)”Back hand sink not stocked with paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) not fulfilling responsibilities in ensuring employees have sufficient knowledge of safe preparation and service of food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility”Observed bag of chicken shawarma left thawing in sanitizing compartment of 3-compartment sink from previous night (18 hours). Thaw in cooler using approved thawing methods. Chicken discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”C73July 10, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods observed at a temperature above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Designated Person in Charge (PIC) not present. Corrective action (CA): The Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) shall designate a worker to be the PIC in the CFSM's absence.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Hand soap not supplied at front hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Ready-to-eat (RTE) prep sink used for thawing raw fish. This sink is for prepping RTE foods only.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Sanitizer test strips not present for 3-compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Vacuum selaed raw fish not removed for vacuum packaging prior to or immediately after thawing. Fish discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Inspection report posted greater than 15 feet from entrance. Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of entrance, at a height of 5-7 feet and in a location that allows a 1-foot approach.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Main prep cooler not maintaining food at 41F or below. Do not use for TCS food storage until unit is capable of maintaining proper temperature.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”B83February 4, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Exterior surface of gyro meat on rotating spit not 135F or above. Heating elements on spit were turned off; meat has been on spit approximately 5 hours.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Hand soap not supplied at front hand sink. Corrective action (CA): All hand sinks shall be provided with dispensed soap. Employees using back hand sink until soap is delivered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Opened bag of seasoning observed on dry storage shelf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A100December 17, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-029-000446. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.