THE BARBEQUE STOP COMPANY
1400 NW 23 STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 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 Red beans paste (54F – Cold Holding); red beans soup (56F – Cold Holding); cooked pepper and onions (58F – Cold Holding); Cheese (58F – Cold Holding); Cheese (50F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef for less than 2 hours. Also observed Cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F- Cold Holding); Raw pork chops (55F – Cold Holding); Sausage (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed Cheese (43F – Cold Holding); Cheese (43F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef for less than 2 hours. Also observed Raw Chicken (45F- Cold Holding); Raw pork chops (49F – Cold Holding); Sausage (45F – Cold Holding); Raw beef (45F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. Chef discarded them during callback inspection. Stop sale issued. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified manager certified for Tania Blanco expired 10/18/2023. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified manager certified for Tania Blanco expired 10/18/2023. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided during inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed no probe thermometer provided during inspection. **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee health agreement for Delmy M. and Marta C. As per employees working for more than 5 years. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed no employee health agreement for Delmy M. and Marta C. As per employees working for more than 5 years. **Time Extended**
Basic 23
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle is grease accumulation at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed reach in cooler door handle is grease accumulation at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed several ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed several ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles all around kitchen area. **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 ventilation covered soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed ventilation covered soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with an internal temperature of 58 at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed reach in cooler with an internal temperature of 58 at kitchen area. All food items were removed. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap door next to second floor storage stairs. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap door next to second floor storage stairs. **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and food debris on the ground all around property. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and food debris on the ground all around property. **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall behind television at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall behind television at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer next to back door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer next to back door. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to storage stairs. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed microwave interior soiled next to storage stairs. **Time Extended**
38-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at kitchen area and front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at kitchen area and front counter area. **Time Extended**
35B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed at ventilation fan on the wall at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed at ventilation fan on the wall at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
24-18-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright inside container at preparation table next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed clean utensils stored upright inside container at preparation table next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed walls soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area and next to coffee machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed sugar containers not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area and next to coffee machine at front counter. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:52 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
8 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.