Shivers BBQ
28001 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033 · Permanent Food Service · License 2324631
What drove the grade
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection1 intermediate, 9 basic (3 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.
Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Basic9
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed at cook line.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed inside freezer. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed inside chest freezer across steam table.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed across cook line. Operator started to dry the water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Repeat violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on floor at washing area.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed accumulation of debris behind ice machine at dry storage. Operator cleaned.
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.