Hometown Barbecue
1200 NW 22nd St Unit 100, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336337
What drove the grade
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 5, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at fryer station.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Observed ice bucket stored on floor at bar area. Employee placed bucket off of the ground.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed cup with no handle used to scoop ice at bar. Bartender provided scoop with handle.
Fixed on the spot
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed shelves in produce walk in cooler rusted.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at front counter.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on ground around dish machine area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vent and tiles above dish machine area soiled with dust debris.
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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.