SHORTY'S BAR-B-QUE
9200 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331562930
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High 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-56-4High 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-03-5High 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-02-5High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife holder in smoke room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink across cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink outside of walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink outside of walk in. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Observed under prep tables. **Warning**
Basic 23
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven and microwave door handles soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – 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-07-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping to go orders with no hair restraint. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door next to ice bin. **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand sink outside of walk in. As per operator; waiting on plumber. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in multiple walk in coolers. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice paddle on top of ice machine in back; soiled top. **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – 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**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in and reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in walk in coolers, leaking air vent. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:52 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.