SHORTY'S BAR-B-QUE

Name: SHORTY'S BAR-B-QUE
Address: 9200 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 331562930, US

9200 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL 331562930

License #2312526

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F 19.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

50.5 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven doors soiled.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in parts of kitchen and in smoker room. **Repeat Violation**
[05-12-5] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no thermometer.
[29-45-4] Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at prep sink outside of smoker room. **Repeat Violation**
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach on same shelf with to go items. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed against wall and prep sink outside of smoker room. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed broken furniture in refuse area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub face and continue with their tasks. Inspector and manager spoke to employee on proper handwashing techniques and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink at winter station used as dump sink.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in disrepair in parts of kitchen and in smoker room.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in bathroom.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line with earbud on. Observed multiple employees with watches. **Warning**
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in walk in cooler inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door and windows in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throw out establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[45-04-4] - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed flat top used for cooking with no hood system; across steam table. **Repeat Violation**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed odor handles of microwave and other equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed an open lid at time of inspection. **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Employees began to grab ice to put on slaw. Observed under corn steamer at front counter: coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Employees began ran to get ice to put on slaw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Observed coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Observed under Oreo tables where food is stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and exterior of multiple coolers soiled. **Warning**
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in walk in freezer in disrepair. **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in coolers and in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Administrative complaint recommended
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at waiter station. Observed no soap at hand sink in mens restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Observed under Oreo tables where food is stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed an open lid at time of inspection. **Warning**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door and windows in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Employees began to grab ice to put on slaw. Observed under corn steamer at front counter: coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Employees began ran to get ice to put on slaw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed outside of smoking room. **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table in kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[41-04-4] Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed gasoline tank stored on dry food rack in kitchen area; next to and above soda syrup dispenser. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside of establishment and enter kitchen with no handwashing. Inspector went over handwashing techniques with operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in coolers and in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen area above prep sink outside of smoker room. **Warning**
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle and multiple cups in kitchen area above prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen, standing water. Operator plunged during inspection and water cleared from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 drinks inside chest freezer. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and exterior of multiple coolers soiled. **Warning**
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line with earbud on. Observed multiple employees with watches. **Warning**
[12A-28-4] Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull up pants with gloved hands and no handwashing. Inspector went over handwashing with operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed flat top used for cooking with no hood system; across steam table. **Repeat Violation**

Call Back - Complied
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensils stored against soiled wall next to stove. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Observed under prep tables. **Warning**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door next to ice bin. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler across flat top with ambient temp of 60F. The following tcs foods stored inside: hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); burgers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (56F); cheese slices (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour prior to service. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in. Multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[45-04-4] - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed mini flat top used for cooking across steam table.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled. **Warning**
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife holder in smoke room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink outside of walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in walk in coolers, leaking air vent. **Warning**
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand sink outside of walk in. As per operator; waiting on plumber. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Warning Issued
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensils stored against soiled wall next to stove. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door next to ice bin. **Warning**
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand sink outside of walk in. As per operator; waiting on plumber. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping to go orders with no hair restraint. **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table next to steam table. **Warning**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink across cook line. **Warning**
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 rusted cans outside of walk in cooler; unidentifiable. As per operator, cans are not used for food service, just to open doors. **Warning**
[08B-56-4] Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed water bottle and soda stored in ice machine in back of house used for customers. **Warning**
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed mini flat top used for cooking across steam table.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven and microwave door handles soiled. **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink outside of walk in. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler across flat top with ambient temp of 60F. The following tcs foods stored inside: hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); burgers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (56F); cheese slices (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator; items less than 1 hour inside cooler. All items were removed from cooler and placed in walk in for rapid chill. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife holder in smoke room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in. Multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. observed pesticide container on prep table outside of walk in cooler. Observed degreaser stored on prep table outside of walk in. Operator moved to secluded area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on top of dish machine. Observed drinks on counter where bbq sauce is stored at waiter station. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler across flat top with ambient temp of 60F. The following tcs foods stored inside: hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); burgers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (56F); cheese slices (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour prior to service. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Observed under prep tables. **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in multiple walk in coolers. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers. **Warning**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink outside of walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**