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
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook line employee touch face with gloves on and immediately grab clean utensils without proper hand washing.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly in the area near back exit door. Operator eliminated and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (45F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, wings were made about two hours ago. Operator placed in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle contains cleaning solution stored next to bin of seasonings near back prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker for hose connection installed under three compartment sink.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade on prep table soiled.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen area.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust accumulation on shelf used to stored food contact equipment.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label on top of prep table.
Basic 15
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bin of cole slaw in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled. Observed ceiling tiles near back smoker area soiled.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee with no beard restraint.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed water accumulation on rim of aluminum containers.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer next to main cook line with torn gaskets.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ware wash area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris near back prep area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles throughout kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near cook line heavily soiled.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers near main cook line with rusted shelves.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bin of cole slaw inside walk in cooler with no cover. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves with rust accumulation.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near ware wash area soiled. Observed wall behind cook lines soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
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.