SHORTYS BAR B Q

Name: SHORTYS BAR B Q
Address: 11575 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33165, US
Rating: 56.8

11575 SW 40 ST, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2325048

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56.8 Grade F / 100

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SHORTYS BAR B Q in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 77 total violations — 11 critical, 11 major, 55 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 16, 2026 shows 24 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 18 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over Cole slaw inside WIC.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue at front counter.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottle on top of prep table.
[49-01-4] Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Gasoline powered pressure washer stored inside electrical room.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed knives stored soiled.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dishwasher area.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. Observed hoods soiled at cook line. Observed on top of smoker heavy buildup of old food debris.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Pitcher with drinking water stored in a freezer under a lid with exposed insulation.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside WIF and RIF.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelf above steam table with heavy food debris.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled throughout kitchen.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles not labeled.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cook line equipment with heavy grease on sides.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area. Observed at WIF floor in disrepair.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall in dishwasher area soiled.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at RIC at cook line.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and smoker soiled.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed RIF at kitchen area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing at room temperature.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. Observed hoods soiled at cook line. Observed on top of smoker heavy buildup of old food debris.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pots stored on floor at ware washing area.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 75F running for 3 minutes by front counter.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed inside WIF. Observed under smokers.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Inside reach in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles not labeled.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dishwasher area.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of hot holding minimum temperature.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at RIC at cook line.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 to 5 flies on the air and some landing on the wall at the dishwasher area .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (84F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (57F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Smoker room : ; cooked wings (79F - Hot Holding); cooked brisket (121F - Hot Holding); cooked brisket (82F - Hot Holding). Observed next to steam table at cook line : ; ribs (81F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken wings (114F - Hot Holding); baked potatoes (116F - Hot Holding). Observed Hot box cabinets: ; ribs (86F - Hot Holding).
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over Cole slaw inside WIC.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed RIF at kitchen area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed knives stored soiled.
[49-01-4] Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Gasoline powered pressure washer stored inside electrical room.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue at front counter.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, pork, ribs without date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside WIF and RIF.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall in dishwasher area soiled.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and smoker soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelf above steam table with heavy food debris.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled throughout kitchen.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside Cole slaw and red beans inside WIC.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottle on top of prep table.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cook line equipment with heavy grease on sides.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Pitcher with drinking water stored in a freezer under a lid with exposed insulation.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area. Observed at WIF floor in disrepair.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler on cook line. Observed heavy grease buildup in between fryers.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across from walk in cooler.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile leading to walk in cooler.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb underneath triple sink with hose attached, no vacuum breaker.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control without written procedures. Provided operator with form via email.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At wait station.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket broken at cook line.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of baked beans. Operator removed cup.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing near fryer on cook line and floor drain near kitchen entrance.

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