THE BARBEQUE STOP COMPANY

Name: THE BARBEQUE STOP COMPANY
Address: 1400 NW 23 STREET, MIAMI, FL, 33142, US
Rating: 0

1400 NW 23 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33142

License #2321708

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THE BARBEQUE STOP COMPANY in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 74 total violations — 5 critical, 16 major, 53 minor.

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Call Back - Extension given, pending
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Observed ventilation covered soiled at kitchen area.
[14-74-7] Observed equipment still not repair. All food items were removed. As per operator the equipment is going to replace.
[35B-01-4] Observed gap door next to second floor storage stairs.
[36-73-4] Observed trash and food debris on the ground all around property.
[14-69-4] Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer next to back door.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[14-33-4] Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Observed walls soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area.
[53A-03-7] Observed certified manager certified for Tania Blanco expired 10/18/2023.
[11-26-1] Observed no employee health agreement for Delmy M. and Marta C. As per employees working for more than 5 years.

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at mens and womens bathroom.
[23-24-4] Observed reach in cooler door handle is grease accumulation at kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
[36-36-4] Observed several ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles all around kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Observed ventilation covered soiled at kitchen area.
[14-74-7] Observed reach in cooler with an internal temperature of 58 at kitchen area. All food items were removed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap door next to second floor storage stairs.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and food debris on the ground all around property.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall behind television at front counter.
[14-69-4] Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer next to back door.
[22-08-4] Observed microwave interior soiled next to storage stairs.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at kitchen area and front counter area.
[35B-07-4] Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed at ventilation fan on the wall at kitchen area.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[14-33-4] Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.
[24-18-4] Observed clean utensils stored upright inside container at preparation table next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Observed walls soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Observed sugar containers not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area and next to coffee machine at front counter.
[03A-02-5] Observed Cheese (43F - Cold Holding); Cheese (43F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef for less than 2 hours. Also observed Raw Chicken (45F- Cold Holding); Raw pork chops (49F - Cold Holding); Sausage (45F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. Chef discarded them during callback inspection. Stop sale issued.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified manager certified for Tania Blanco expired 10/18/2023.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink at front counter.
[05-08-4] Observed no probe thermometer provided during inspection.
[11-26-1] Observed no employee health agreement for Delmy M. and Marta C. As per employees working for more than 5 years.

Warning Issued
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature inside container on preparation table at kitchen area. Employee placed stored food inside reach in cooler at front counter during inspection.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster printed and provided to operator during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at kitchen area and front counter area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cleaning scrubber inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and food debris on the ground all around property.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal food stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed employee back pack stored on top of reach in freezer at front counter.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to storage stairs.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at front counter area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area and next to coffee machine at front counter.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at kitchen area.
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a 20 lbs propane tank under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright inside container at preparation table next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Red beans paste (54F - Cold Holding); red beans soup (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pepper and onions (58F - Cold Holding); Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef for less than 2 hours. Also observed Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F- Cold Holding); Raw pork chops (55F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at mens and womens bathroom.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 2 flying insects landing on kitchen shelf in front of stove at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 4flying insects flying all around kitchen area.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified manager certified for Tania Blanco expired 10/18/2023.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on over of unwashed peppers inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink at front counter.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates for Delmy M. And Marta C. expired 04/22/2025.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee health agreement for Delmy M. and Marta C. As per employees working for more than 5 years.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on hand wash sink at kitchen area and mens bathroom.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand wash sink at kitchen area and mens bathroom.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided during inspection.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed employee posted consumer advisory on reach in freezer door at front counter.

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