SHORTY'S BAR-B-QUE
9200 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331562930
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed less than 50 ppm at triple sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
29-45-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at prep sink in back. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food shelves in dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink with container inside at waiter station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelves where dry goods are stored . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at back kitchen handsink; paper towels unable to dispense. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
Basic 20
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled equipment handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles in restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **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 dusty vents. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraint engaged in food prep. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed in back of kitchen on rack. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door next to ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen and smoker room. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed above prep sink in back; cracked containers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at sink in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers. Observed exterior of equipment heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler; soiled shelves. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in at front counter where coleslaw is stored. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in smoker room and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in and reach in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:22 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.