SHORTYS BAR B Q
5989 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DR · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33328
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked chicken and cooked pork ribs using time as a public health control without time marking. Foods pulled from oven less than 2 hours ago and held in cook line prep table . Operator placed time marking on foods during inspection. Started at 1100pm ends at 3pm. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator installed vacuum breaker during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-04-5High Priority – Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole cooked brisket inside food warmer in cook line held less than 2 hours ago, internal temperature at 90-98F. Observed equipment on low temperature, operator increased temperature and moved brisket into oven for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth solution greater than 200ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted to proper 100ppm chlorine . **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Cook lacks knowledge of the internal temp of cooked chicken. Reviewed internal temperatures with operator.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer bucket.
16-62-1Intermediate – No type of measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee certifications need to be re-certified.
Basic 8
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in dry store room area, observed covered with cardboard. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. The following areas, observed damage ceiling tiles 1) Ceiling tile damaged in hallway behind the cook line. 2) Ceiling tile damaged above hand sink in ware washing station.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean and sanitized 6 inch pans not properly inverted in ware washing station. Operator inverted pans. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor behind expo table in hallway towards sauce station. Operator, cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags in the following areas not separated from food items 1) Backpack on top of case of ketchup packets in storage area. 2) Bag next to sauces behind bar area. Operator removed personal belongings to proper areas. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of French fries placed on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator removed and placed on shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath steam table, accumulation of food debris and grease. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.