Name: SHORTY'S BAR-B-QUE
Address: 9200 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI, FL, 331562930, US
Rating: 1.6

Inspection Date: 11/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13573905

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13573323

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed odor handles of microwave and other equipment soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throw out establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
12B-07-4:Basic - 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
40-06-5:Basic - 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
13-07-4:Basic - 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
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restaurant engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
35B-01-4:Basic - 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
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in coolers and in prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in walk in freezer in disrepair. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed outside of smoking room. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and exterior of multiple coolers soiled. Warning
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed an open lid at time of inspection. Warning
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 drinks inside chest freezer. Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
29-20-5:Basic - 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
36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and walk in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
14-17-4:Basic - 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
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Warning
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in walk in cooler inside kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
12A-16-4:High Priority - 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
12A-28-4:High Priority - 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
29-45-4:High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at prep sink next to ovens. Warning
35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen area above prep sink outside of smoker room. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - 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
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dish racks. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at waiter station. Observed no soap at hand sink in men's restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
22-31-4:Intermediate - 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
41-04-4:Intermediate - 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
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

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13523754

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910170

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven and microwave door handles soiled. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. Warning
14-74-7:Basic - 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
12B-07-4:Basic - 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
40-06-5:Basic - 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
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping to go orders with no hair restraint. Warning
35B-01-4:Basic - 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:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand sink outside of walk in. As per operator; waiting on plumber. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in multiple walk in coolers. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers. Warning
10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice paddle on top of ice machine in back; soiled top. Warning
10-02-4:Basic - 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
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled. Warning
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. Warning
51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - 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
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in and reach in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. Warning
36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in walk in coolers, leaking air vent. Warning
36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under equipment in kitchen. Warning
01B-01-4:High Priority - 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:High Priority - 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
01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed water bottle and soda stored in ice machine in back of house used for customers. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - 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
41-10-4:High Priority - 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
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife holder in smoke room. Repeat Violation Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink across cook line. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink outside of walk in. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink outside of walk in. Warning
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Observed under prep tables. 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.

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

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**

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

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

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8597892

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**

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341750

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

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Inspection Date: 11/13/2025

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

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