Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
4
Score
Going back to 2022, Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq has 14 inspections in the public record. On Aug 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 19 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Cocoa average 82, so Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
14
Inspections
9
Critical latest
6
Major latest
27
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 27 minor violations.
View 42 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Reheating not reaching 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours: sweet potatoes (161F - Reheating for 2.5 hours); mashed potatoes (161F - Reheating for 2.5 hours) in the smoker for reheating in the kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 Dented green beans cans and 1 dented corn beef can
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. For cook on cook line - coached line cook
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live small fly in server area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooker in kitchen area sweet potatoes (161F - Reheating for 2.5 hours); mashed potatoes (161F - Reheating for 2.5 hours); Operator discarded the items **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced American cheese at 66 F on prep area. Operator placed in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator placed correct time mark on shelled eggs **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored next to can of cooking oil under 4 burner stove **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 114°F on prep area. Operator placed butter on time plan **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards throughout kitchen (white and brown) -interior fryer baskets in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink in server area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener by walk in cooler in kitchen
22-31-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer was off 8 degrees. Corrected thermometer with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by dishmachine
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Missing ice machine lid in server area - outside Walk in cooler door - fry baskets in kitchen -outside walk in cooler door with torn gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle inside frozen okra container in reach in freezer in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Smoker and oven handles in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting boards at slicer station
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found in dry storage room
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage bottles and Lotion bottle on prep area COS Cellphone next to bread on shelf above meat grinder in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For employee on cook line with hat and ponytail
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For cook on cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of canned food on floor in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease behind dumpster area
33-20-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging on tea urns in server station **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handle touching brown and white sugar containers in dry storage room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan oven and southern pride smoker interior soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light burned out in the vent in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a chocking poster for operator **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign on 3 hand sinks in kitchen: -At hand sink across cook line in kitchen -by dishmachine -and next to hot holding unit
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler at server station by tea area with black substance on gaskets -outside walk in cooler with black substance on gaskets -exterior of soda machine behind nozzles on server area -exterior of ice machine on server area -speed racks in walk in cooler -smoker and oven in kitchen area -all cooking equipment on cook line -fryers handles in kitchen -hood filters with grease and dust in kitchen -can rack in dry storage area
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -walk in cooler inside -walk in cooler outside
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On hand sink by dishmachine
29-20-5
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Stock room in next to dry storage room in disarray -Back area outside
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Tea urns at server station not covered(COS) -ice machine lid missing in server area
08B-12-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal In men's room out of order
32-23-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old toilet seat, old sinks and miscellaneous items outside by walk in cooler and walk in freezer
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by dish machine discharge pipe leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown and white sugar containers not labeled. Operator put labels on containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
4
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine in dry storage area not having paper towels. Manager refilled paper towels dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed cutting board on hot well station is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in dishwasher area is soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Server station ice machine lid is missing. 2 door reach in cooler door gaskets is torn. Manager stated that they have a work order. For gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 4 lids food container are broken or crack. Manager discarded the lids that are crack **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Indoor Walk-in cooler shelving is soiled
14-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sinks by dish wash machine and in main kitchen by grill station. Manager place new sign for hand washing at both hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw meat not covered in walk in cooler do to walk in cooler shelving is soiled. Manager cover the raw meat **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator relocated mop sink, removed smoker unit, and installed service station in banquet hall with soda fountain that has an ice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Operator sent by certified mail #9589 0710 5270 1819 8607 38. Mailed on august 2 and picked up from designated postal facility today Aug 13th. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked a raw shelled egg and then touched the handle of fryer basket without changing gloves and washing hands - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on a tray stored over containers of bread. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda dispenser in rear service area has an accumulation of mold like substance - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in service aisle near kitchen being used as a dump sink. Ice in well - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator relocated mop sink, removed smoker unit, and installed service station in banquet hall with soda fountain that has an ice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to deli slicer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Large white tubs in walk in cooler used to store carrots have an accumulation of mold like substance - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
22-09-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink to the right of dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surfaces areas surrounding hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.stand up reach in cooler at back of cook line has rusted and chipping shelves - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepared coffee grinds in filter at service station. Multiple containers of food items in walk in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of mold like substance on shelves in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls throughout kitchen areas have an accumulation of old food splatter - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade to 150ppm **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
21-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name in dry storage room - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
30
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked a raw shelled egg and then touched the handle of fryer basket without changing gloves and washing hands
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on a tray stored over containers of bread. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in service aisle near kitchen being used as a dump sink. Ice in well
31A-11-4
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/. Operator relocated mop sink, removed smoker unit, and installed service station in banquet hall with soda fountain that has an ice bin. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dry storage area has no water **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda dispenser in rear service area has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to deli slicer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Large white tubs in walk in cooler used to store carrots have an accumulation of mold like substance
22-09-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink to the right of dish machine
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surfaces areas surrounding hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.stand up reach in cooler at back of cook line has rusted and chipping shelves
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepared coffee grinds in filter at service station. Multiple containers of food items in walk in coolers
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of mold like substance on shelves in walk in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls throughout kitchen areas have an accumulation of old food splatter
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade to 150ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name in dry storage room
02D-01-5
27
Apr 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed wait staff employee take ladle from storage and not pick up at handle but at food ladle area with non washed hands, item placed in dish pit and re-educated employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
12A-29-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed grill cook placed whole raw shell eggs back into reach in cooler after end of breakfast service, see stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
03F-04-5
74
Apr 8, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mounter can opener soiled. Interior of multiple reach in cooler units soiled with old food debris. Interior of ice machine deflector soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Currently 5 employees on site without a certified food manager
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled, stored on bottom shelf of prep table.
41-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Dining room wait station floor drain at beverage station missing cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Dry food storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dry storage room
14-33-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage in wait station dining room stored with clean stacked cups.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in cooler unit door gaskets. Bottom of door to outside walk in cooler in need of repair interior. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walls, floors and baseboards soiled under and behind equipment. Ceiling tiles through the kitchen and prep areas soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris in reach in units door gaskets and handles soiled. Exterior of equipment on cooks line soiled, hood filters soiled. Shelving and speed racks in walk in cooler inside soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All thru the location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Non working ice machine in dry stock room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls under and behind equipments soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on cooks line and prep areas soiled, shelving in walk in cooler soiled, table legs of equipment and bottom shelves of prep tables soiled, exterior of trash cans soiled, hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Exterior of cooking equipment on cooks lin3 soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Wait station and cooks line reach in cooler units interior soiled. Also Standing water interior reach in cooler on wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: 2 door reach in cooler unit at breakfast station interiors soiled **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in food prep area, next unannounced routine per supervisor on duty, M. Connelly
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored on shelf with bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mounted can opener soiled blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand wash sink at ice machine in stock room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Blank employee reporting form on site but not being used for new.y hired working employees that do not have food safety training as yet, 60 days. Deidra and Sabrina **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pulled pork was pulled from walk in freezer, date not fully known when pulled from freezer, not marked on product and tracked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Breakfast menu consumer advisory not fully printed on menu, copy of consumer advisory emailed to operator to print and posted at hostess station area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked bbq beef used for beans stored in walk in cooler without date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in wait station interior deflector soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line heavily grooved cutting board in place **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server with excessive jewelry, necklaces, earring and facial piercings. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned food storage pans stocked while still wet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Non working ice machine in dry stock room **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors and walls under and behind equipments soiled. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5gallon tubs of bbq sauce stored on floor of dry stock room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on cooks line and prep areas soiled, shelving in walk in cooler soiled, table legs of equipment and bottom shelves of prep tables soiled, exterior of trash cans soiled, hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Wait station and cooks line reach in cooler units interior soiled. Also Standing water interior reach in cooler on wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of foam bowls stored on floor of dry stock room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked green beans in outside walk in cooler, maintaining at 39° not covered after reaching 41° or below **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat cooked beef in walk in cooler unit, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet cloth stored on prep table between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All thru the location. **Warning**
36-34-5
18
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. Opened can tomato sauce.
14-03-4
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 25ppm chlorine, operator reprimed unit, retest at 50ppm
22-47-4
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/. Juan expired
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Full size sheet pan used as cover to ice bin soiled. Removed by operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector and side of the ice machine bin soiled with pink and black mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen / prep area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood system heavily build up, due for cleaning 12-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage stored in a food preparation or other restricted area. On top of Dish Washing Machine **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, Fanny pack and beverage on prep table, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. floors under equipment, grill and warmers, soiled. Walls behind equipment soiled Floors of walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallon prepared on site soup in walk in freezer stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled. Walk in cooler shelving heavily soiled old food. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler and walk in cooler units Carts used to transport food, soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under lid to the reach in cooler make table in wait station.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dishwasher used soiled dry wiping cloth on clean and soiled surfaces.
21-10-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. 2 food storage 1/6 pans cracked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of clear liquid (water) not labeled on cooks Ine
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq.
How does Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?
Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq most recently scored 4 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa average of 82.
Has Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kay's Real Pit Bar-Bq is inspected around five times per year on average.
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