Westchester, Miami-Dade County

SHORTYS BAR B Q

11575 SW 40 ST, Westchester, FL 33165

FoodSeating
Latest violations
23
3 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Westchester
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 23

08A-05-6

Detail 24442822

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over Cole slaw inside WIC. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

41-10-4

Detail 24442813

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottle on top of prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 24442814

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24442827

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed knives stored soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 24442826

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 24442825

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24442833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 24442818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 24442832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 24442815

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 24442831

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cook line equipment with heavy grease on sides. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24442830

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 24442821

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24442835

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at RIC at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24442824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area. Observed at WIF floor in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24442834

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside WIF and RIF. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24442812

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and smoker soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 24442820

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed RIF at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24442817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. Observed hoods soiled at cook line. Observed on top of smoker heavy buildup of old food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24442829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24442819

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelf above steam table with heavy food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 24442828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Pitcher with drinking water stored in a freezer under a lid with exposed insulation. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24442816

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall in dishwasher area soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

49-01-4

Detail 24442823
  • From initial inspection : Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Gasoline powered pressure washer stored inside electrical room. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Time Extended

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 6Basic: 26Total: 39

12A-07-5

Detail 24440193

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

35A-02-7

Detail 24440170

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 to 5 flies on the air and some landing on the wall at the dishwasher area .

08A-05-6

Detail 24440183

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over Cole slaw inside WIC.

03A-02-5

Detail 24440161

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (84F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (57F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table.

03B-01-6

Detail 24440192

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Smoker room : ; cooked wings (79F - Hot Holding); cooked brisket (121F - Hot Holding); cooked brisket (82F - Hot Holding). Observed next to steam table at cook line : ; ribs (81F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken wings (114F - Hot Holding); baked potatoes (116F - Hot Holding). Observed Hot box cabinets: ; ribs (86F - Hot Holding).

41-10-4

Detail 24440168

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottle on top of prep table.

29-34-4

Detail 24440177

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

53B-16-4

Detail 24440184

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of hot holding minimum temperature.

22-02-4

Detail 24440178

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed knives stored soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 24440174

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue at front counter.

02C-02-5

Detail 24440185

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, pork, ribs without date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.

41-17-4

Detail 24440186

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles not labeled.

27-16-4

Detail 24440175

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 75F running for 3 minutes by front counter.

22-20-5

Detail 24440198

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

16-03-4

Detail 24440162

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 24440195

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 24440172

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-01-5

Detail 24440164

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside Cole slaw and red beans inside WIC. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24440188

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cook line equipment with heavy grease on sides.

36-34-5

Detail 24440179

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

24-07-4

Detail 24440165

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pots stored on floor at ware washing area.

12B-07-4

Detail 24440173

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 24440182

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Inside reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 24440191

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at RIC at cook line.

36-22-4

Detail 24440189

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 24440187

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed inside WIF. Observed under smokers.

36-17-5

Detail 24440200

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area. Observed at WIF floor in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 24440197

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside WIF and RIF.

10-08-5

Detail 24440176

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

22-08-4

Detail 24440194

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

14-36-5

Detail 24440171

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed RIF at kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 24440199

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. Observed hoods soiled at cook line. Observed on top of smoker heavy buildup of old food debris. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24440190

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 24440166

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelf above steam table with heavy food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 24440167

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pitcher with drinking water stored in a freezer under a lid with exposed insulation.

06-01-5

Detail 24440181

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing at room temperature.

36-27-5

Detail 24440169

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Observed wall in dishwasher area soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 24440180

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 24440163

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

49-01-4

Detail 24440196

Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Gasoline powered pressure washer stored inside electrical room.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

29-34-4

Detail 24188644

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb underneath triple sink with hose attached, no vacuum breaker.

31B-02-4

Detail 24188646

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across from walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 24188635

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control without written procedures. Provided operator with form via email. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 24188643

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of baked beans. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 24188647

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile leading to walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 24188637

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 24188642

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket broken at cook line.

36-22-4

Detail 24188638

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen area.

36-17-5

Detail 24188639

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing near fryer on cook line and floor drain near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24188645

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler on cook line. Observed heavy grease buildup in between fryers.

14-33-4

Detail 24188641

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At wait station.

14-17-4

Detail 24188640

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

22-16-4

Detail 24188636

Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Mar 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 23673808

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at back storage room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Time Extended

Jan 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

12A-29-4

Detail 23512179

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch personal phone and then began preparing food, no hand wash. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23512171

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (82F-100F Hot Holding); macaroni and cheese (68F - Hot Holding) as per employee, products placed at steam table less than 1 hour prior. Employee began reheating products. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23512180

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand sink across from walk in cooler. Employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23512178

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Louis, Maria and Danay employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23512174

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee portioning shredded pork not wearing hair restraint. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23512175

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with old food debris. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23512176

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall leading to roof top entrance at dry storage room. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23512172

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in front of cook line. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 23512177

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at back storage room. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23512173

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-73-4

Detail 23637736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with old food debris underneath shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with old food debris underneath shelves. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23637737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled at dish area. Observed exterior of fryers heavily soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed exterior of ice machine soiled at dish area. Observed exterior of fryers heavily soiled with old food debris. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 23637735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at back storage area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 23483906

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed smoker racks soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed smoker racks soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23483912

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23483909

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23483911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks preparing food not wearing hair restraints. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed cooks preparing food not wearing hair restraints. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23483907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with old food debris underneath shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with old food debris underneath shelves. Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23483902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor at walk in freezer not smooth. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed floor at walk in freezer not smooth. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23483910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near rooftop entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near rooftop entrance. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23483903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled at dish area. Observed exterior of fryers heavily soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed exterior of ice machine soiled at dish area. Observed exterior of fryers heavily soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 23483908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit doors at kitchen open during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed back exit doors at kitchen open during inspection. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 23483905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at back storage area. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23483904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at dish area soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Observed walls at dish area soiled with mold like substance. Time Extended

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

09-01-4

Detail 23457372

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked corn bread and then placed on customer plate. Manager voluntarily discarded corn bread. Manager coached employee on bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23457369

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed smoker racks soiled with old food debris. Warning

22-56-4

Detail 23457379

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 140F). Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23457375

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23457371

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23457382

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks preparing food not wearing hair restraints. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23457378

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with old food debris underneath shelves. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23457380

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor at walk in freezer not smooth. Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23457377

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near rooftop entrance. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23457370

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled at dish area. Observed exterior of fryers heavily soiled with old food debris. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 23457381

Basic - Observed clean tongs stored on dirty shelf. Manager removed tongs and took to dish area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23457374

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit doors at kitchen open during inspection. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 23457376

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at back storage area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23457373

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at dish area soiled with mold like substance. Warning

May 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03D-01-5

Detail 22872257

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked ribs (92F - Cooling) at hot box in kitchen, as per manager cooling for more than 2 hours. Manager took ribs to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed cooked chicken wings (82F - Cooling) as per manager product was prepared 3 hours prior. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed cooked ribs at 101F, cooked chicken 85F all cooling at room temperature at smoker room. As per manager, more than 2 hours. Employee took product to reheat to 165F. Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 22872260

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Required employee training expired for some employees. Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 22872258

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside walk in freezer not smooth. Also observed floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside walk in freezer not smooth. Also observed floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22872259

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed Interior of ove Time Extended

May 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

03D-01-5

Detail 22853666

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked ribs (92F - Cooling) at hot box in kitchen, as per manager cooling for more than 2 hours. Manager took ribs to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed cooked chicken wings (82F - Cooling) as per manager product was prepared 3 hours prior. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22853671

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at warehouse washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended

22-56-4

Detail 22853670

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishmachine temperature at 160F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed dishmachine temperature at 162F. Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 22853667

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22853664

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 22853668

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside walk in freezer not smooth. Also observed floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22853669

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of smoker soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22853665

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended

Apr 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 6Basic: 13Total: 27

03D-01-5

Detail 22840038

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked ribs (92F - Cooling) at hot box in kitchen, as per manager cooling for more than 2 hours. Manager took ribs to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22840056

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger meat stored over sliced cheese inside of mini fridge.

01B-02-5

Detail 22840054

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed coleslaw (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler as per manager product was prepared more than 4 hours prior. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 22840048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mini fridge: raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef patty (53F - Cold Holding) in kitchen area. Observed pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per manager since previous day.

03F-02-5

Detail 22840061

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed chicken wings and sliced brisket missing time mark at steam table.

03D-06-5

Detail 22840042

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed coleslaw (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler as per manager product was prepared more than 4 hours prior.

03B-01-6

Detail 22840058

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (120F - Hot Holding), as per manager for 3 hours - manager took product to reheat. And sauce with beef (109F - Hot Holding) Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 22840040

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at hose next to walk in cooler

22-02-4

Detail 22840043

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at warehouse washing area.

22-56-4

Detail 22840044

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishmachine temperature at 160F.

53A-07-6

Detail 22840055

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

03F-10-5

Detail 22840051

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for cooked beef, cooked pork and cooked chicken. Provided written procedures via email to manager. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22840060

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked beef and cooked pork not date marked. As per manager, items were prepared on previous days.

53B-14-5

Detail 22840062

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-34-5

Detail 22840046

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen and in smoker area.

24-06-4

Detail 22840057

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on soiled smoker.

40-06-5

Detail 22840049

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverages inside reach in freezer across from cook line and inside walk in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 22840050

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees preparing food without any hair and beard restraint.

36-73-4

Detail 22840047

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with old food debris. Observed floor soiled with oil at dry storage area.

36-11-4

Detail 22840041

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside walk in freezer not smooth. Also observed floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22840053

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage area.

14-69-4

Detail 22840045

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at mini fridge and reach in freezer in kitchen area.

10-06-5

Detail 22840037

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop touching beans inside container at walk in cooler. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22840052

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of mini fridge

23-03-4

Detail 22840036

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of smoker soiled with old food debris.

22-08-4

Detail 22840039

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

35B-03-4

Detail 22840059

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open during inspection.

Sep 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

29-37-4

Detail 22277857

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink. Manager removed hose. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22277861

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked ribs at steam table at 9:20am. Written plan states ribs are placed at steam table at 11:00 am. Discussed updating time procedures with GM and manager.

03B-01-6

Detail 22277859

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sloppy joe (96F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per GM, for less than 30 minutes. GM increased steam table temperature. Employee took product to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22277858

Basic - Employee beverage container on slicer. Employee removed beverage. Corrective Action Taken

21-07-4

Detail 22277860

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 25ppm at preparation area.