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
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-16-4High 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-28-4High 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**
29-45-4High 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-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen area above prep sink outside of smoker room. **Warning**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – 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-03-4Intermediate – 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**
22-31-4Intermediate – 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**
41-04-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 20
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed odor handles of microwave and other equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throw out establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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 in kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – 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-01-4Basic – 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**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in coolers and in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in walk in freezer in disrepair. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed outside of smoking room. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and exterior of multiple coolers soiled. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed an open lid at time of inspection. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 drinks inside chest freezer. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – 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**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – 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**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in walk in cooler inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.