Pit Restaurant, 16400 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIT RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16400 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33194-2003
License #: 2302654
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside.
  • Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
12/20/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
7/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. HORSE ON PREMISES, DELIVERY FROM SYSCO GOING THROUGH HORSE AREA LOCATION NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
12/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. HORSE ON PREMISES, DELIVERY FROM SYSCO GOING THROUGH HORSE AREA LOCATION NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide not adequately secured by entrance to kitchen.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. entrance to kitchen.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. back kitchen area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. hand sink by pit.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. inside cole slaw container
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler by cash register and reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens bathroom.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. brush with metal band on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. ash tray with cigarette butts next to cash register by window and a box of Camel cigarretes on prep tablelCorrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.Employee washing hands in the 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled water inside walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. back kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shell eggs over cooked beans.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. spoons in dispenser bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in cooler by cash register.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. class k extinguisher.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ribs Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.not current
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Scoop on top of machine
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bathroom
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walkin
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY BACK STORAGE.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. COOKED MEATS FROM PIT.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED MEATS (RIBS) 65F degrees.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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