Shorty's Bar-B-Que

9200 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2312526

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Grade F
Safety score 43 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 16, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.High priority · 39 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 15 complaint inspection
    7 high priority (3 fixed by the Sep 16 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (3 repeats), 27 basic (10 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
    -57
  • Safety score43

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Complaint inspection

40 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    26 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 2 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 20 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.

      More time given

    Intermediate4

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      More time given

      Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

      More time given

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      More time given

      Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

      More time given

    Basic20

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      More time given

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      More time given

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      More time given

      Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      More time given

      Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

      More time given

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      More time given

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      More time given

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      More time given

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      More time given

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      More time given

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      More time given

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      More time given

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      More time given

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 15, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    40 violations found:

    • 7 High priority
    • 6 Intermediate
    • 27 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority7

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Observed in mini cooler is storage area: cheese slices (67°F - Cold Holding). As per cook, more than 4 hours.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed in mini cooler is storage area: cheese slices (67°F - Cold Holding). As per cook, more than 4 hours. Observed at front counter: Cole slaw (70°F - Cold Holding). Operator placed product in ice to rapid chill.

      Fixed on the spot

      Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      Observed in warmer across cook line: ribs (112°F - Hot Holding); steak (122°F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Ribs were thrown out and steaks were reheated to 165°F. Observed on cook line: chicken (97°F - Hot Holding); wings (89°F - Hot Holding). Operator threw into oven to be reheated, less than 4 hours on line.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Observed employee on phone at warewash area, then continue work with no handwash.

      Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Observed employee at dish machine rubbing sweat off face and continue handling clean utensils.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed less than 50 ppm at triple sink.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.

      Observed at prep sink in back.

    Intermediate6

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Observed soiled food shelves in dry storage.

      Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

      Observed on shelves where dry goods are stored .

      Repeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed handsink with container inside at waiter station.

      Repeat violation

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Observed in men's restroom; no paper towels and device not working. Observed no paper towels at handsink in kitchen or at waiter station.

      Repeat violation

      Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

      Observed at back kitchen handsink; paper towels unable to dispense.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no CFM present at time of inspection; more than 4 employees on site.

    Basic27

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Observed in walk in cooler.

      Food stored on floor.

      Observed soda syrup on floor in back of kitchen. Observed oil on floor of cook line next to chest freezer.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

      Observed at prep sink.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

      Observed employee cup on rack in walk in cooler. Observed water bottle in chest freezer.

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Observed multiple employees with no hair restraint engaged in food prep.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Observed rust on shelves in walk in and reach in.

      Repeat violation

      Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Observed in reach in.

      Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

      Observed above prep sink in back; cracked containers.

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      Observed in chest freezer.

      Repeat violation

      Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.

      Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed small reach in cooler in storage area with ambient temp of 67°F, the following food stored inside for more than 4 hours: cheese slices (67°F - Cold Holding).

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

      Observed interior soiled.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Observed in walk in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler; soiled shelves.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers. Observed exterior of equipment heavily soiled.

      Repeat violation

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Observed soiled equipment handles.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Observed in back of kitchen on rack.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Observed at reach in at front counter where coleslaw is stored.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      Observed no hand sign at sink in kitchen.

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean.

      Observed urinal in men's restroom with urine stains and hair.

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      Observed open lid at time of inspection.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.

      Observed dead flies on sticky tape in office.

      Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Observed at back door next to ice machine.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

      Observed in smoker room and walk in cooler.

      Repeat violation

      Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Observed throughout kitchen and smoker room. Observed in walk in cooler.

      Repeat violation

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed throughout establishment.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Observed water damage to multiple tiles in restroom.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Observed dusty vents.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed phone on top of dish machine.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation10
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained9
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized8
Handwash sinks and supplies7
Non-food contact surfaces clean4
Plumbing and backflow prevention4
Food protection and cross-contamination3
Handwashing and hygienic practices3