SHORTYS BAR B Q
11575 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
39 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 to 5 flies on the air and some landing on the wall at the dishwasher area .
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over Cole slaw inside WIC.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (84F – Cold Holding); Cole slaw (57F – Cold Holding) on top of preparation table.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Smoker room : ; cooked wings (79F – Hot Holding); cooked brisket (121F – Hot Holding); cooked brisket (82F – Hot Holding). Observed next to steam table at cook line : ; ribs (81F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken wings (114F – Hot Holding); baked potatoes (116F – Hot Holding). Observed Hot box cabinets: ; ribs (86F – Hot Holding).
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottle on top of prep table.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of hot holding minimum temperature.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed knives stored soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue at front counter.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, pork, ribs without date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles not labeled.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 75F running for 3 minutes by front counter.
Basic 26
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside Cole slaw and red beans inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cook line equipment with heavy grease on sides.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pots stored on floor at ware washing area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Inside reach in cooler.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at RIC at cook line.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed inside WIF. Observed under smokers.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area. Observed at WIF floor in disrepair.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside WIF and RIF.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and smoker soiled.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed RIF at kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. Observed hoods soiled at cook line. Observed on top of smoker heavy buildup of old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelf above steam table with heavy food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Pitcher with drinking water stored in a freezer under a lid with exposed insulation.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing at room temperature.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall in dishwasher area soiled.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:06 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.