Pit Restaurant in Miami
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16400 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 331942003Pit Restaurant in Miami operates under a Risk Level 2 license with 25 seats. Across 25 inspections since 2016, the facility has accumulated 256 violations, averaging 10.2 per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in the majority of recent inspections, including recurring failures in handwashing procedures, employee health reporting, water supply adequacy, chemical storage, and food contact surface sanitation. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on May 13, 2025, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 identified 42 violations (4 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, marking an escalation in formal enforcement. The prior inspection on December 4, 2025 documented 27 violations including high-priority citations for employee health reporting, time-control procedures, handwashing, and chemical storage, and was completed with no further action despite the violation count.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Pit Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pit Restaurant in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
Pit Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pit Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pit Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Pit Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pit Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pit Restaurant in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Pit Restaurant in Miami had?
- Pit Restaurant in Miami has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pit Restaurant in Miami find?
- Pit Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on September 17, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pit Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Pit Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Pit Restaurant in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pit Restaurant in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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