SHORTYS BAR B Q
11575 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over Cole slaw inside WIC. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottle on top of prep table. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed knives stored soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles not labeled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
16-23-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cook line equipment with heavy grease on sides. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **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 vent soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at RIC at cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area. Observed at WIF floor in disrepair. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside WIF and RIF. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and smoker soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-36-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed RIF at kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelf above steam table with heavy food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Pitcher with drinking water stored in a freezer under a lid with exposed insulation. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall in dishwasher area soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:20 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.