Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SHORTYS BAR B Q

11575 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3639000
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10939961
DBPR license2325048

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – 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.

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across from walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile leading to walk in cooler.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket broken at cook line.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen area.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing near fryer on cook line and floor drain near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At wait station.

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.