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
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub face and continue with their tasks. Inspector and manager spoke to employee on proper handwashing techniques and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
29-45-4High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at prep sink outside of smoker room. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash gloved hands during inspection. Inspector spoke to employee about removing gloves before handwashing. Employee removed gloves, and properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach on same shelf with to go items. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink at winter station used as dump sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink across cook line. Operator replaced during inspection.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometer.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
05-12-5Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no thermometer.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed 12/2024.
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven doors soiled.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in bathroom.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in damaged floor areas. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in disrepair in parts of kitchen and in smoker room.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash buildup behind dumpsters.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed against wall and prep sink outside of smoker room. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
33-30-4Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed broken furniture in refuse area.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in parts of kitchen and in smoker room. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:19 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.