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
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburger (48 F – Cold Holding); sausages (48 F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of grill. As per manager for less than three hours. Manager moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (88F – Hot Holding) at hot box located in front of the grill. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the cooked ribs to the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washed a tongs in the hand wash sink preparation area. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided. **Warning**
Basic 15
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. And at smoker area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket torn. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the walls and preparation tables. Operator removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walk in freezer. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at preparation area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork not covered at walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ribs thawed at smoker area. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At smoker area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from refrigeration system at walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:28 PM.
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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.