SHORTY'S BAR-B-QUE

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach on same shelf with to go items. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority

Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub face and continue with their tasks. Inspector and manager spoke to employee on proper handwashing techniques and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority

Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at prep sink outside of smoker room. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash gloved hands during inspection. Inspector spoke to employee about removing gloves before handwashing. Employee removed gloves, and properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority

Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in bathroom.

Basic

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in damaged floor areas. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed against wall and prep sink outside of smoker room. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Basic

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.

Basic

Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed broken furniture in refuse area.

Basic

Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in parts of kitchen and in smoker room. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink at winter station used as dump sink.

Intermediate

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink across cook line. Operator replaced during inspection.

Intermediate

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometer.

Intermediate

Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate

Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food.

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no thermometer.

Intermediate

Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in disrepair in parts of kitchen and in smoker room.

Basic

Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed 12/2024.

Intermediate

Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash buildup behind dumpsters.

Basic

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine.

Basic

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven doors soiled.

Basic