Pit Row
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Pit Row stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Palm Springs restaurant, which scores around 82. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Same. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Same. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Customer smoking at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Same. **Time Extended**
54-01-5
74
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Garbage and Refuse Properly Disposed
FL-54
41
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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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. Employee handled mail while receiving from mail person who entered establishment from outside, then touched face/hair, touched ashtray while emptying into garbage and then handled a beer bottle while removing from ice, twisted off cap and served to customer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
12A-29-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door low boy reach in cooler; raw hamburger stored over ready to eat portioned sauces. Operator moved raw hamburger to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink outside rear exit; no vacuum breaker on hose bib, hose attached. Advised Operator to install vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
64
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
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. Employee handled mail while receiving from mail person who entered establishment from outside, then touched face/hair, touched ashtray while emptying into garbage and then handled a beer bottle while removing from ice, twisted off cap and served to customer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door low boy reach in cooler; raw hamburger stored over ready to eat portioned sauces. Operator moved raw hamburger to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink outside rear exit; no vacuum breaker on hose bib, hose attached. Advised Operator to install vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jeremy Young. **Warning**
53A-01-7
58
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from hallway leading to bathrooms, put on gloves and then handled/cooked portioned fries without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At Bar Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided.
16-37-1
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. At double door upright stainless reach in cooler; unit located in dining area between seating and restroom(s), unlocked and no signage, used to store opened milk, opened source cream and storage container of blue cheese. Advised Operator to lock unit/post sign.
08B-63-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. At men's restroom; objectionable odor.
36-64-5
70
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live, small flying insects behind bar under triple sink flying around/landing on bag-in-box soda syrup storage. 3 live, small flying insects in hallway outside of kitchen, no complete separation. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At office ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At double door stainless reach in cooler; interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
70
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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.certificate for James Matheny's expired on 10/30/2022
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White plastic deflector and interior side walls of ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License current in the system
50-09-4
74
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink outside.
29-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks. Employee put next to hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using chlorine and no test kit For chlorine available.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Handicap accessible restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom and unisex handicap accessible restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired on 12/01/2021. License current in the system. Emailed paperless License and renewal information.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the kitchen. Explained.
21-04-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pit Row last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pit Row on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pit Row?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pit Row.
How does Pit Row compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?
Pit Row most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Springs average of 82.
Has Pit Row's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pit Row have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pit Row 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 Pit Row inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pit Row is inspected around three times per year on average.
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