SHORTYS BAR B Q
11575 SW 40 ST, Miami, FL, 33165
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.