SHIVERS BBQ

Name: SHIVERS BBQ
Address: 28001 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL, 330331308, US
Rating: 77.4

28001 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL 330331308

License #2324631

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77.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SHIVERS BBQ in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 7, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in freezer.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25ppm); at preparation area, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by dishwashing area.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cubed brisket (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee closed lid. Also observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator delivery was received less than 2 hours.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and dishwashing area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under shelves at walk in freezer. Also observed under dishwasher machine.

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