SHORTY'S BAR-B-QUE

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

High Priority

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at prep sink in back. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

High Priority

Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles in restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty vents. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraint engaged in food prep. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back of kitchen on rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door next to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen and smoker room. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed above prep sink in back; cracked containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

Open dumpster lid.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler; soiled shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in at front counter where coleslaw is stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

Stored food not covered.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in smoker room and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in and reach in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food shelves in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Intermediate

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink with container inside at waiter station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Intermediate

Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelves where dry goods are stored . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Intermediate

Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at back kitchen handsink; paper towels unable to dispense. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Intermediate

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled equipment handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-16: **Time Extended**

Basic