Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HOMETOWN BARBECUE

1200 NW 22ND ST UNIT 100 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3685557
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13592956
DBPR license2336337

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 11, 2025 1:52 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 flying insects landing on food preparation table and cutting boards around the front counter food prep line. Observed approximately 4 flying insects in the air above food prep line in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 7 flying insects in the air by the floor drain located in the bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor behind cooking equipment located in the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches, both large and small, on the floor underneath and above a fire pit not in use located by the front counter area. Observed one dead roach behind the hot holding cabinet located at the prep line by the front counter area. Observed 2 dead roaches around the floor drain located in the bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on equipment on drying rack next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles on the floor inside walk in cooler. Observed cases of oil on floor next to dry storage. Operator had employee raise both items off the floor onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of oven. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler. Observed exterior of cook line soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls through kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.