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HOMETOWN BARBECUE

HOMETOWN BARBECUE located in MIAMI has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

1200 Northwest 22nd Street
Miami, Florida, 33142
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/12/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13594000

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

12/11/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13592956

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 10 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on equipment on drying rack next to kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of oven. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls through kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - 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. Warning

10/9/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10907316

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Operator cleaned onsite. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed onsite. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sausage over cut watermelons. Operator fixed it onsite. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite. Corrected On-Site

3/19/2025· 11mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a couple of water bottles stored on the premises table.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the sanitation solution stored on the preparation table at back of the kitchen.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the refrigerated drawers at front counter banana pudding (47F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than 1 hour. Employee removed pudding and transferred it back to the walk in cooler to maintain proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Employees training expired on 2-2024 Anthony Hodge, Matt Cash, Tate Lumb.

10/25/2024· 1y 4mo ago

4 basic

  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at the prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to produce reach in cooler. Operator placed sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed walk in protein cooler with soiled gasket.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site

6/13/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8570210

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler next to dish machine fan guards soiled.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid eggs over sauces in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the liquid eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

12/8/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8378185

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware washing area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a dish rack. The manager discarded the water bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed over the triple sink. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(1,493 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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