SHORTYS BAR B Q
11575 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked ribs (92F – Cooling) at hot box in kitchen, as per manager cooling for more than 2 hours. Manager took ribs to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger meat stored over sliced cheese inside of mini fridge.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed coleslaw (53F – Cooling) at walk in cooler as per manager product was prepared more than 4 hours prior. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork (45F – Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mini fridge: raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding); cooked beef patty (53F – Cold Holding) in kitchen area. Observed pulled pork (45F – Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day.
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. Observed chicken wings and sliced brisket missing time mark at steam table.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed coleslaw (53F – Cooling) at walk in cooler as per manager product was prepared more than 4 hours prior.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (120F – Hot Holding), as per manager for 3 hours – manager took product to reheat. And sauce with beef (109F – Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at hose next to walk in cooler
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at warehouse washing area.
22-56-4Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishmachine temperature at 160F.
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/
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for cooked beef, cooked pork and cooked chicken. Provided written procedures via email to manager. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked beef and cooked pork not date marked. As per manager, items were prepared on previous days.
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.
Basic 13
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen and in smoker area.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored on soiled smoker.
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 beverages inside reach in freezer across from cook line and inside walk in cooler.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees preparing food without any hair and beard restraint.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with old food debris. Observed floor soiled with oil at dry storage area.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside walk in freezer not smooth. Also observed floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at mini fridge and reach in freezer in kitchen area.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop touching beans inside container at walk in cooler. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of mini fridge
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of smoker soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4Basic – Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open during inspection.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:55 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.