SHORTY'S BAR-B-QUE
9200 S DIXIE HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn and handle broken at reach in cooler in front of grill - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In smoker room Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife holder heavily soiled in smoker room - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler with coleslaw at front counter. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn and handle broken at reach in cooler in front of grill
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under ice machine, inside walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler heavily soiled with old food debris.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of mayo stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up buckets Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and prep table at prep table near smokers. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryers heavily soiled, hood filters above fryers soiled, all reach in cooler gaskets soiled
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain under ice machine
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In smoker room Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled near steam table. Observed walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled with old food debris
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled behind convection oven, in stove stop area, behind fryers
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp dish machine 144F. Operator set up three compartment sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife holder heavily soiled in smoker room
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine for triple sink or temperature measuring device for dish machine Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at back storage. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under steam table. Observed inside walk in cooler floor.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of brisket sauce stored on walk in cooler floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at smoker area. Repeat Violation
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler next to cook line. As per employee for approximately 3 hrs. Operator moved product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed coleslaw (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit provided.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to grill. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. And at smoker area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. And at smoker area. **Time Extended**
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed an employee wearing a watch. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed the hot box gasket torn **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Floor area(s) covered with standing at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At smoker area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At smoker area. **Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. And at smoker area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket torn. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the walls and preparation tables. Operator removed the knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walk in freezer. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at preparation area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork not covered at walk in cooler. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ribs thawed at smoker area. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At smoker area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from refrigeration system at walk in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburger (48 F - Cold Holding); sausages (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of grill. As per manager for less than three hours. Manager moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (88F - Hot Holding) at hot box located in front of the grill. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the cooked ribs to the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washed a tongs in the hand wash sink preparation area. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 21 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).