Bags of chicken left to thaw overnight in sink at restaurant with rodent, roach issues

Stop sale ordered for burger patties at Broward County Wendy’s

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Below is a list of places that had rodent, roach and fly issues inside their establishments last week, according to state records.

Only Blessing Restaurant in Miami was ordered shut by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

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Local 10 News has asked the department why Junkando Taste Bahamian in Sunrise was not ordered shut after rodent and roach issues were found by the inspector.

At this point, we are waiting to hear back.

In the past, the department has said they have discretion.

Blessing was allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.

**BLESSING RESTAURANT

8427 NE 2ND AVENUE

MIAMI

ORDERED SHUT 11/28/22

12 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 1/21/20

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 25 live roaches crawling on wall behind 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Additionally, observed approximately live 6 roaches crawling on door in kitchen area. Additionally observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling on floor behind 3 compartment sink in kitchen area.”

“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen area.”

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.”

“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup and pasta made more than 3 days previously as per operator with no date marking. Repeat Violation.”

“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.”

**JUNKANDO TASTE BAHAMIAN SEAFOOD

7836 NW 44TH STREET

SUNRISE

INSPECTION DATE 11/28/22

27 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings in container on floor in kitchen area. Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor behind shelf at front counter.”

“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area inaccessible with raw conch and raw chicken held overnight to thaw in sink.”

“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide labeled for house hold use only present in establishment.”

“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on shelves at front counter with to go bags stored on shelves.”

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of slime like substance in ice machine located at front counter.”

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.”

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in floor with heavy food debris and mold like substance.”

“Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for conch.”

“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw conch and raw chicken left to thaw in hand washing sink overnight at room temperature 71-74°F. See Stop Sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice and peas in walk in cooler with date mark from 11/17/22 exceeding 7 days. Observed guava duff and Johnny cake made from 11/11 in walk in cooler exceeding 7 day expiration time.”

“Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of food borne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.”

**CAFE 8 MIAMI

1465 SW 8TH STREET

MIAMI

INSPECTION DATE 12/1/22

14 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Front counter, bar area: approximately 10 +small flying insects flying around the garbage can by the dump sink and approximately 15+ small flying insects flying and resting on the hand washing sink covered with a wooden plywood with a uncovered container of sliced oranges, cherries and olives for the customers.”

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine in the back area by the kitchen and at the front counter, bar area soiled with black/green mold-like substance in the interior.”

“Stored food not covered. Front counter, bar area: an uncovered container of sliced oranges, sliced limes, cherries and olives for the customers. Observed employee discard all of the food inside the container.”

“Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Front counter, bar area: observed employee wash hands at the dump sink. Discussed with the operator the designated hand washing sink. Observed the operator remove the wooden plywood from the hand washing sink during the inspection and wash hands properly.”

“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter, bar area: observed the hand washing sink covered with a wooden plywood with an uncovered container of sliced oranges, cherries and olives for the customers.”

**CAFE SOUTH BEACH

121 5TH STREET

MIAMI BEACH

INSPECTION DATE 11/30/22

14 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.”

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

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the oven soiled at the front counter.”

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the dining room.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two bags of chicken in the triple sink.”

“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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.”

**WENDY’S

10265 STIRLING ROAD

COOPER CITY

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

INSPECTION DATE 12/1/22

8 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on food preparation table in prep area. -Observed 1 live flying insects landing on 3 compartment sink. -Observed 1 dead insects on window ledge in dining room.”

“Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed cooked burger patties cook line in walk-in cooler at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, patties has been cooling from overnight. Burger patties did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.”

“Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked burger patties cook line in walk-in cooler at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, patties has been cooling from overnight. Burger patties did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours.”

“In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in blue cheese container.”

**UNIT B EATERY + SPIRITS

610 SW 145TH TERRACE

PEMBROKE PINES

INSPECTION DATE 12/2/20

11 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -4 frying insects around grill station, not landing on food. Operator killed the flying insects and sanitized -15 flying insects inside container of unpeeled white onions, in dry storage room. Operator discarded container of white onions, cleaned and sanitized area.”

“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of raw onions with flying insects inside. Operator discarded whole container.”

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Cook line- substantial amount of food debris and grease -storage area, two waffles machines with substantial amount of food debris.”

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzle, in bar area, manager cleaned and sanitized -prep table in front of cook line HWS, manager cleaned.”

**RUBY CHINESE

913 STATE ROAD 84

FORT LAUDERDALE

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

INSPECTION DATE 11/29/22

16 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect on wall in dining room. Observed 1 small flying insect flying by ware washing station in kitchen.”

“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); chicken bones (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); barbecue pork (48F - Cold Holding), per operator statement products were stored in cooler overnight and not moved.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet and sour chicken (79F - Cold Holding), per operator statement item was removed from walk-in cooler and stored at front counter to fry intermittently. Observed raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); chicken bones (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); barbecue pork (48F - Cold Holding), per operator statement products were stored in cooler overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale. Observed tofu (55F - Cold Holding), stored above make table. Per operator stored 1 hour in unit.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet and sour chicken (131°F - Hot Holding) on counter, per operator fried 1 hour prior.”

“Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions stored on floor in rear of kitchen. Food stored less than 6 inches on floor. Observed container of chicken stored on sheet pan.”

**THE BRASS TAP

551 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY

FORT LAUDERDALE

INSPECTION DATE 11/29/22

10 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 small flying insects on wall area above beer taps and around small flying insect traps at end of bar.”

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around upper edges of baffle in ice bin.”

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and holder at front bar have mold like substance.”

“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.”

“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”


About the Author:

Jeff Weinsier joined Local 10 News in September 1994. He is currently an investigative reporter for Local 10. He is also responsible for the very popular Dirty Dining segments.