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Failing Health Score
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SHORTYS BAR B Q in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 13 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 184 total violations — 32 critical, 33 major, 119 minor.
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The latest inspection on June 29, 2026 shows 24 observation rows: 5 critical, 4 major, and 15 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bin of cole slaw in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled. Observed ceiling tiles near back smoker area soiled.
- [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee with no beard restraint.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water accumulation on rim of aluminum containers.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer next to main cook line with torn gaskets.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ware wash area.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris near back prep area.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles throughout kitchen area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near cook line heavily soiled.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers near main cook line with rusted shelves.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed bin of cole slaw inside walk in cooler with no cover. Operator removed.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves with rust accumulation.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near ware wash area soiled. Observed wall behind cook lines soiled.
- [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 cook line employee touch face with gloves on and immediately grab clean utensils without proper hand washing.
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly in the area near back exit door. Operator eliminated and discarded.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, wings were made about two hours ago. Operator placed in ice bath for rapid cooling.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle contains cleaning solution stored next to bin of seasonings near back prep table. Operator removed.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker for hose connection installed under three compartment sink.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade on prep table soiled.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen area.
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust accumulation on shelf used to stored food contact equipment.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label on top of prep table.
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