Shortys Bar B Q in Miami
Last inspected:
11575 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33165Shorty's Bar B Q in Miami has accumulated 446 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces persistent compliance issues, particularly with ventilation and chemical storage. Fire inspections documented flammables and a gasoline-powered pressure washer stored in the electrical room, a hazard cited in both 2021 and 2026. Recent enforcement patterns show increased scrutiny, with a warning issued in March 2026 for 39 violations, followed by a callback inspection finding continued non-compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Shortys Bar B Q in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
13.1
violations / inspection
13.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.71
violations / inspection
6.71 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Shortys Bar B Q in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - 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**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Gasoline powered pressure washer stored inside electrical room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only, located in front of walk-in cooler.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Shortys Bar B Q in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 3 inspections47 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 22 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Shortys Bar B Q in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shortys Bar B Q in Miami last inspected?
- Shortys Bar B Q in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Shortys Bar B Q in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shortys Bar B Q in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Shortys Bar B Q in Miami had?
- Shortys Bar B Q in Miami has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shortys Bar B Q in Miami find?
- Shortys Bar B Q in Miami was most recently inspected on June 29, 2026 with 24 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Shortys Bar B Q in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Shortys Bar B Q in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Shortys Bar B Q in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Shortys Bar B Q in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Shortys Bar B Q in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Shorty's BBQ (2021).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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