SHORTY N FRIENDS CAFE
10155 SW HWY 484 · DUNNELLON · Marion County · FL 34432
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corn beef and turkey dated 3/14/2021 in Reach in Cooler at prep table. Manager voluntarily discarded. Turkey in Reach in Cooler in back area dated 3/18/2021, Manager voluntarily discarded.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Seven droppings behind back ice machine 36 feet from kitchen Six dropping by back hand wash sink next to opening into kitchen. Seven droppings below two part sink in kitchen One dropping by ice machine below drink dispenser. Seven droppings behind front bar area. Forty+ droppings in back corner by hand wash sink Twenty droppings below cabinet in unused area of restaurant twent feet from dining area. Two droppings in handicap sink 20 feet from dining area.
03A-03-4High Priority – Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs at 56°F at cook line. Manager placed in Reach in Cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At right side of 3 part sink in kitchen. At mop sink outside side door. At water splitter in back with hose attachments
Intermediate 1
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
Basic 9
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 tanks not secured in back fence area.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom waste receptacle not covered.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on clean ware shelf next to condiment dispensers.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and purse in office area next to food items
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil and single serve items on floor in back office.
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Extensive food debris in microwave at cook line
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door to back area self closing mechanism not connected.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink behind kitchen area drains very slowly
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ham and Turkey in Reach in Cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:24 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.