BROTHER & SISTER BARBEQUE PIT
4530 NW 27TH AVENUE, Miami FL 33142 · 786-800-8888
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor by dry storage area.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer and coolers.
Jun 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice in cooler next to cash register.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
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.
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.
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink being used to store containers. Operator removed containers onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in employee restroom. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and cases of soda on the floor in kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice in cooler next to cash register.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of lids and cases of to go containers on the floor in employee restroom.
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.
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.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of water bottles on the floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers being stored on the floor.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in kitchen area.
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas and water being stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in kitchen area.
Jan 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large plastic container in front of the sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.