Society BBQ Midtown
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Society BBQ Midtown six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
Society BBQ Midtown's latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and back ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed October 1, 2024 posted near front counter.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not working. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with torn gasket. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with broken door handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles throughout kitchen and back prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on left hand side of three completed sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several kitchen ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen area.
36-32-5
67
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled located in back prep area. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler unit not working. As per operator, establishment will be remodeled soon. No food stored at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles throughout establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line soiled. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine chemical test kit (9/2017) for three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer not working. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles near warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water stored at 85F at the cook line. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located across cook line.
23-03-4
67
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary / chlorine three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer not working. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near cook line. Operator mopped up water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two missing tiles and three cracked tiles near green compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near three compartment sink. Operator hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator discarded cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); vegan meat (49 F - Cold Holding); inside the walk in cooler. As per person in charge it was placed inside walk in cooler-yesterday night. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: Observed on 3/21/2923 pork 51°F and corn bread 50° F inside the reach in cooler. as per person in charge, pork was placed inside walk in cooler around 3:00pm. The thermometer for the unit is not working and there is not ambient thermometer inside the walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); vegan meat (49 F - Cold Holding; inside the walk in cooler. As per person in charge it was placed inside walk in cooler-yesterday night. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: Observed on 3/21/2923 pork 51°F and corn bread 50° F inside the reach in cooler. as per person in charge, pork was placed inside walk in cooler around 3:00pm. The thermometer for the unit is not working and there is not ambient thermometer inside the walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking at the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: Observed hand was sink is out of order due to water leaking. **Admin Complaint**
29-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Society BBQ Midtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Society BBQ Midtown on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Society BBQ Midtown?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Society BBQ Midtown.
How does Society BBQ Midtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Society BBQ Midtown most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Society BBQ Midtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Society BBQ Midtown have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Society BBQ Midtown means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Society BBQ Midtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Society BBQ Midtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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