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
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Observed coleslaw (51F – Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
Basic 15
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed odor handles of microwave and other equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throw out establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
13-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restaurant engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in coolers and in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in walk in freezer in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and exterior of multiple coolers soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed an open lid at time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in walk in cooler inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:45 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 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.