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
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-49-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **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 hose bibb with no vacuum breaker in kitchen area near oven. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed hose bibb with no vacuum breaker in kitchen area near oven. **Time Extended**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no testing kit for chlorine three compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed no testing kit for chlorine three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Time Extended**
Basic 27
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine have slime and black mold like build up. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed ice machine have slime and black mold like build up. **Time Extended**
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles at the cook line with food debris build up. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed reach in cooler door handles at the cook line with food debris build up. **Time Extended**
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen and back storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen and back storage 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 ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding on kitchen floor missing. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed cove molding on kitchen floor missing. **Time Extended**
32-12-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's restroom with no covered receptacles. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed women's restroom with no covered receptacles. **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable near dry storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed grooved cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable near dry storage area. **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed aluminum containers at the dry rack area with water accumulation on the outside rim. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed aluminum containers at the dry rack area with water accumulation on the outside rim. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer in kitchen area in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen floor tiles throughout establishment cracked and in disrepair. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed kitchen floor tiles throughout establishment cracked and in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed gray plastic container inside walk in cooler cracked. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed gray plastic container inside walk in cooler cracked. **Time Extended**
22-13-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed ice tea dispenser have mold like build up. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed ice tea dispenser have mold like build up. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at the cook line heavily soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed reach in cooler gaskets at the cook line heavily soiled. **Time Extended**
16-48-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on clean plates at the dry rack area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed food debris on clean plates at the dry rack area. **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers at the dry rack shelf. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed old labels on plastic containers at the dry rack shelf. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near front service area with rusted shelves. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed reach in cooler near front service area with rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
25-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed take out containers in kitchen area not inverted or protected properly. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed take out containers in kitchen area not inverted or protected properly. **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located at the cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located at the cook line. **Time Extended**
14-55-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Time Extended**
36-04-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed utility lines in dry storage area exposed. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed utility lines in dry storage area exposed. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer with rusted shelves. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed walk in freezer with rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of sauces and oils with no label in kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed working squeeze bottles of sauces and oils with no label in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-10-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed kitchen floor near cook line area heavily soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-23: Observed kitchen floor near cook line area heavily soiled **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 3:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
8 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.