PIT ROW BAR AND GRILL
4064 FOREST HILL BLVD, Palm Springs FL 33406 · 5614334733
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4-5 flying insects behind bar, 1 in kitchen. Flying insects observed buzzing around not landing on food contact surfaces or otherwise.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to establishment.
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Customer smoking at bar.
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4-5 flying insects behind bar, 1 in kitchen. Flying insects observed buzzing around not landing on food contact surfaces or otherwise.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk opened 3/22 at reach in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar.
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.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance on interior of the ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood grates have an accumulation of dust and grease.
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Customer smoking at bar.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer with food for customers stored outside in shed not locked and secured from public.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food splatter on walls throughout kitchen.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment through rear exit door, walked behind bar, handled clean ice scoop while scooping ice without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Advised Operator to provide cover for waste receptacle.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jeremy Young.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. At men's restroom; objectionable odor.
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.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At double door stainless reach in cooler; interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.