Pit Restaurant
16400 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33194 · Permanent Food Service · License 2302654
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (4 repeats)-23
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 17, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed ceviche stored over cooked pork inside RIC at front area.
Repeat violation
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Observed ceviche offered on menu with nothing linked to consumer advisory, manager draw star on menus.
Fixed on the spot
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed cooked pork, cooked beef inside RIC at front storage area with no date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added.
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/. Operator submitted plan review application and waiting for approval.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed bottles of water stored on floor at front storage area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in reach freezer where ice cream is stored in the front area.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed case of single service trays stored on floor at front storage area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no handwashing signs in the men's or women's restrooms.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed in the walk in cooler and freezer at the back of establishment.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Repeat violation
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.