PIT RESTAURANT
16400 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license shows 25 seats observed approximately 160 seats Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on the floor
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with an outside area with approximately 135 seats, inside lobby wit around 25 seats, on the front area observed an ice machine, three reach in coolers, storage area, kitchen area with an steam table, charbroiled grill, two coolers, three compartment sink, hand sink, prep sink, coffee machine, two fryers, hood system, mop sink on the back building,smoker, walk in cooler, freezer. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed 16 seats inside and approximately 135 seats outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed 16 seats inside and approximately 135 seats outside. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed back section of establishment demolished. As per operator, a kitchen used to be at demolished section. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed back section of establishment demolished. As per operator, a kitchen used to be at demolished section. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 55-01-4:Basic - Establishment charging a credit card fee without properly disclosing the information on the menu. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in lowboy reach in cooler on cook line, both display ice cream freezers in dining room and on floor in walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice unsanitized ice machine. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knives wedged in between box of wraps and service pass counter. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled at cook line. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishments mop sink is not installed to plumbing system. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back of low boy reach in cooler soiled. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at low boy reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 28-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed 16 seats inside and approximately 135 seats outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-16-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw shrimp and chicken stored on top of raw French fries in reach in freezer. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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 flan and tres leches not date marked, held over 24 hrs in reach in cooler in dining room. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed back section of establishment demolished. As per operator, a kitchen used to be at demolished section. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cole slaw apheld over 24 hrs, not date marked in double glass reach in unit in storage area. Coached operator on proper labeling **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable on top of reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler next to register.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside hand washing sink at kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile crack near preparation sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed floor tile crack near preparation sink. **Time Extended**
- 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile crack near preparation sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice and 2 containers of oil stored on the floor at storage area. Observed lemon juice stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored between wall and 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open during inspection. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 box of straws stored on floor at storage area. Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawed at room temperature at preparation sink. Advised manager to place product under cool running water. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed gator ribs (51F - Cooling) at standing reach in cooler. As per manager from more than 6 hours. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10-01-23. Operator paid license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed gator ribs (51F - Cooling) at standing reach in cooler. As per manager from more than 6 hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding) over ice at expo area. As per employee, for less than 1 hour. Advised employee to increase size of surrounding container and add ice. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Sonia Gonzalez certificate expired on 01-18-24. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink removed. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).