According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 5 restaurants in South Florida were ordered shut by inspectors last week because of violations that could pose a risk to the public.

China Apple Buffett

1635 S.W. 107th Ave.

Miami

Inspection Date 7/17/12

12 Critical Violations

5 Non-Critical Violations

"Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 30+ ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, 6+ INSIDE DISHWASHING MACHINE, 12+ BY SUSHI STATION (LOBBY AREA), 3+INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT SUSHI AREA LOCATION OPEN @ INSPECTION TIME" 

"Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found ON WALL IN STORAGE AREA, 3 FRESH" 

"Observed food stored on floor."

El Castillo De Farnes

479 S.W. 8th St.

Miami

Inspection Date 7/17/12

10 Critical Violations

9 Non-Critical Violations

"Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found about 60 small on kitchen wall next to cooking equipment and about 30 small roaches running on wall in food storage area and about 9 live roaches on top of food preparation tabletop in the kitchen." 

"Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation."

Sun Yat Chinese Kitchen

8032 Wiles Road

Parkland

Inspection Date 7/17/12

8 Critical Violations

12 Non-Critical Violations

"Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment, while using hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink , in kitchen."