Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BROTHER & SISTER BARBEQUE PIT

4530 NW 27TH AVENUE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3748751
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13787253
DBPR license2336396

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 21, 2026 3:18 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 22, 2026 1:30 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionNo handwashing sink

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 5

#5Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the only hand wash sink in establishment was removed. As per plans approved by plan review, hand wash sink was near entrance of kitchen outside of restroom. As per manager, employees have been washing hands in 3 compartment sink.

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.

#7Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the only hand wash sink in establishment was removed. As per plans approved by plan review, hand wash sink was near entrance of kitchen outside of restroom. As per manager, employees have been washing hands in 3 compartment sink.

#8Intermediate31A-12-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink at all inside of establishment other than restroom hand wash sink. Observed the only hand wash sink in establishment was removed. As per plans approved by plan review, hand wash sink was near entrance of kitchen outside of restroom. As per manager, employees have been washing hands in 3 compartment sink.

#9Intermediate51-16-7

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 the only hand wash sink in establishment was removed. As per plans approved by plan review, hand wash sink was near entrance of kitchen outside of restroom. As per manager, employees have been washing hands in 3 compartment sink.

Basic 4

#1Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above prep area in kitchen missing light shield.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside ambient temperature inside of 3 compartment sink.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 11:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.