THE BARBEQUE STOP COMPANY
1400 NW 23 STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
46 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 2 flying insects landing on kitchen shelf in front of stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 4flying insects flying all around kitchen area. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on over of unwashed peppers inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Red beans paste (54F – Cold Holding); red beans soup (56F – Cold Holding); cooked pepper and onions (58F – Cold Holding); Cheese (58F – Cold Holding); Cheese (50F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef for less than 2 hours. Also observed Cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F- Cold Holding); Raw pork chops (55F – Cold Holding); Sausage (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. **Warning**
Intermediate 10
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Poster printed and provided to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified manager certified for Tania Blanco expired 10/18/2023. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cleaning scrubber inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-12-4Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink at kitchen area and men's bathroom. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided during inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed no employee health agreement for Delmy M. and Marta C. As per employees working for more than 5 years. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand wash sink at kitchen area and men's bathroom. **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed employee posted consumer advisory on reach in freezer door at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates for Delmy M. And Marta C. expired 04/22/2025. **Warning**
Basic 33
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside sugar container and flour container on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle is grease accumulation at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed several ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ventilation covered soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **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 reach in cooler with an internal temperature of 58 at kitchen area. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **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 employees personal food stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed employee back pack stored on top of reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside clean pot under preparation table next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap door next to second floor storage stairs. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and food debris on the ground all around property. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 2 water bottles cases stored on the floor at second floor storage entrance. Also observed 1 water bottles cases stored on the floor at front container. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall behind television at front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer next to back door. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to storage stairs. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster printed and provided to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at front counter area. **Warning**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at kitchen area and front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-07-4Basic – Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed at ventilation fan on the wall at kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright inside container at preparation table next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed margarine container no covered inside reach in cooler at front counter. Also observed sugar container no covered inside reach inside shelf on preparation table in front of stove at kitchen area. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature inside container on preparation table at kitchen area. Employee placed stored food inside reach in cooler at front counter during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area and next to coffee machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:55 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
8 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.