HOMETOWN BARBECUE

Name: HOMETOWN BARBECUE
Address: 1200 NW 22ND ST UNIT 100, MIAMI, FL, 33142, US
Rating: 57.9

1200 NW 22ND ST UNIT 100, MIAMI, FL 33142

License #2336337

🔥 BBQ ℹ️

57.9 Grade F / 100

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October 5, 2026 · 9 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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HOMETOWN BARBECUE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 6 critical, 9 major, 34 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 5, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop ice at bar. Bartender provided scoop with handle.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at front counter.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground around dish machine area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at fryer station.
[16-37-1] Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and tiles above dish machine area soiled with dust debris.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at bar area. Employee placed bucket off of the ground.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in produce walk in cooler rusted.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches, both large and small, on the floor underneath and above a fire pit not in use located by the front counter area. Observed one dead roach behind the hot holding cabinet located at the prep line by the front counter area. Observed 2 dead roaches around the floor drain located in the bar area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on equipment on drying rack next to kitchen entrance.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles on the floor inside walk in cooler. Observed cases of oil on floor next to dry storage. Operator had employee raise both items off the floor onsite.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of oven.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler. Observed exterior of cook line soiled.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls through kitchen.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 flying insects landing on food preparation table and cutting boards around the front counter food prep line. Observed approximately 4 flying insects in the air above food prep line in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 7 flying insects in the air by the floor drain located in the bar area.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor behind cooking equipment located in the kitchen area.