Pita King 2

1126 Edgewood N Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254 · Permanent Food Service · License 2608828

B
Grade B
Safety score 85 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 14, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.High priority · fixed on the spot · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)
    -15
  • Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitOct 14, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

      Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat chicken nuggets in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

      Observed milk person in charge stated was opened 2 days prior with no date marking.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed ice cube build up in hand wash sink on main cook line.

      Repeat violation

    Basic4

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a phone-watch.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed mold like substance build up on gaskets of walk-in cooler door.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      Observed rear exit door with unattached self-closing arm rendering it unable to self-close.

    • Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

      Observed missing light shield near three compartment sink area.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Lighting1