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SHORTYS BAR B Q

11575 SW 40 ST, Miami, FL, 33165

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
June 29, 2026
Type
Complaint Full
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
24
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (24)

  • 29-34-4Critical

    Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker for hose connection installed under three compartment sink.

    High Priority

  • 12A-10-4Critical

    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 cook line employee touch face with gloves on and immediately grab clean utensils without proper hand washing.

    High Priority

  • 35A-02-7CriticalCorrected on site

    Live, small flying insects found.

    High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly in the area near back exit door. Operator eliminated and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, wings were made about two hours ago. Operator placed in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

    High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle contains cleaning solution stored next to bin of seasonings near back prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 14-11-5

    Equipment in poor repair.

    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer next to main cook line with torn gaskets.

    Basic

  • 36-22-4

    Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ware wash area.

    Basic

  • 36-73-4

    Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris near back prep area.

    Basic

  • 36-17-5

    Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

    Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles throughout kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    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 walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.

    Basic

  • 22-16-4

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

    Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near cook line heavily soiled.

    Basic

  • 14-33-4

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

    Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers near main cook line with rusted shelves.

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5Corrected on site

    Stored food not covered.

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bin of cole slaw inside walk in cooler with no cover. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 14-17-4

    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 walk in freezer shelves with rust accumulation.

    Basic

  • 36-27-5

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

    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near ware wash area soiled. Observed wall behind cook lines soiled.

    Basic

  • 22-02-4

    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 can opener blade on prep table soiled.

    Intermediate

  • 31B-02-4

    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 hand wash sinks in kitchen area.

    Intermediate

  • 22-31-4

    Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

    Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust accumulation on shelf used to stored food contact equipment.

    Intermediate

  • 16-21-4

    Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

    Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled.

    Basic

  • 41-17-4

    Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label on top of prep table.

    Intermediate

  • 14-01-5Corrected on site

    Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bin of cole slaw in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 36-34-5

    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 kitchen ceiling tiles soiled. Observed ceiling tiles near back smoker area soiled.

    Basic

  • 13-04-4

    Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

    Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee with no beard restraint.

    Basic

  • 24-08-4

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

    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water accumulation on rim of aluminum containers.

    Basic

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.