Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee using cell phone then putting gloves and plating food with no prior handwash. Coached employee on proper handwashing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor by dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind reach in coolers to the left of cook line. Observed wall in disrepair behind a/c unit.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer and coolers.
23-03-4
58
Jun 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed ServSafe certification for Katiria Rios, EXPIRED 2-16-2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed ServSafe certification for Katiria Rios, EXPIRED 2-16-2022 **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Theo, Christina, Mary, and Andrina handling food with no proof of food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Theo, Christina, Mary, and Andrina handling food with no proof of food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice in cooler next to cash register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Observed handle touching ice in cooler next to cash register. **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Missing drain plug at dumpster **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers in kitchen. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of chicken on top of 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator placed chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Did not observe. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with sauces/liquid in them and no labels in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Observed multiple containers with sauces/liquid in them and no labels in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
52
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed ServSafe certification for Katiria Rios, EXPIRED 2-16-2022 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink being used to store containers. Operator removed containers onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in employee restroom. Operator placed paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Theo, Christina, Mary, and Andrina handling food with no proof of food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked ribs, and cooked chicken inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and cases of soda on the floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice in cooler next to cash register. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids and cases of to go containers on the floor in employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with sauces/liquid in them and no labels in kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of chicken on top of 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator placed chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
27
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of water bottles on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers being stored on the floor.
25-05-4
86
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods. Located in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.
27-16-5
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas and water being stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in kitchen area.
25-05-4
52
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large plastic container in front of the sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom.
31B-02-4
70
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potato salad (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator item was prepared day prior **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: observed raw chicken 50F cold holding, as per operator chicken was prepared day prior, **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator item was prepared day prior **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed raw chicken 50F cold holding, as per operator chicken was prepared day prior, Shredded cheese 60F cold holding as per operator cheese was purchased approximately one hour ago, **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: At time of callback Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit.
How does Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brother & Sister Barbeque Pit is inspected around three times per year on average.
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