Shorty's BBQ and More

Observed a condensation leak in the reach in cooler. PIC will have the leak repaired by 6/2/2026.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed the ceiling in the kitchen with water damage. The kitchen ceiling must be resealed to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Ceiling in the storage area must also be sealed and painted with a semigloss paint

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

Observed the lights in the storage area without a protective covering over it.

511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

3. An infrared or other heat lamp shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.

Observed the sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink at 200 PPM chlorine. Advised PIC to remake the sanitizer solution, and it was remade to 50 PPM chlorine (COS).

Observed the ceiling in the kitchen with water damage. The kitchen ceiling must be resealed to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Observed no hand washing signage in the back restroom.

Observed food equipment (ninja blender and roasters) stored inside of the back restroom.

Observed single use articles (sauce containers, foil pans, freezer bags) stored inside of the back restroom.

Observed no trash receptable for the restroom in the back of the establishment. Please purchase a trash receptable with a lid cover for the back restroom.

Observed walls and ceilings in the back storage and in the chemical room in need of sealing. Observed gaps between between ceiling and drywall panels.

Observer sanitizer bottle stored on the bottom prep shelf with canned goods. All chemicals should be stored in a designated chemical area.

Observed the restroom in the kitchen without a self closing device on it.

Observed the lights in the kitchen/prep area without a protective covering over it.