Popular S. Fla. health food restaurant ordered shut

Here Comes the Sun reopens after problems fixed

NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – State Records show "Here Comes the Sun," a very popular North Miami health food restaurant, was ordered shut last week be State Inspector due because of a roach issue.

The Inspector noted 33 violations inside Here Comes the Sun.

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Below is a list of restaurants ordered shut and some of the violations.

HERE COMES THE SUN

2188 N.E. 123rd STREET

NORTH MIAMI

33 VIOLATIONS

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 50 plus live roaches found. 20 live found on a crate under a pot in the kitchen, 30 live found under shelf where the steam table for the soup is kept, 6 plus live roaches found under oven in the kitchen."

"Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine."

"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."

"Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead found along the wall."

A few days after this story appeared on Local10.com, the restaurant's owner addressed the issue in an e-mail to Local10.com:

"As owner of this long-standing family tradition, a favorite in the community, I acknowledge that couple of weeks ago we closed for one day to fix a problem we encountered.

With the help of the Inspectors, the problem was fixed and we reopened the next day, and remain open for business as usual.

We have plans to renovate our spot in this old building. Numerous conflicts have caused delays. We will implement those improvements.

Until then, be assured the good food, healthy supplements, friendly atmosphere, and nutritional advice will continue to be provided.

Your support is greatly appreciated."

Ken Lorber
Here Comes The Sun

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POWER PIZZA

8237 S.W. 124TH STREET

PINECREST

13 VIOLATIONS

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 plus live roaches behind a reach in unit and a food preparation table."

"Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions."

 

MY LITTLE CAPTAIN GOURMET

18400 N.W. 75TH PLACE

UNIT 129

MIAMI

4 VIOLATIONS

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches found under warmers."

 

CLUB TIPICO DOMINICANO

1342 N.W. 36TH STREET

MIAMI

6 VIOLATIONS

"Roach activity present as evidenced by 75 live roaches found in a food prep room on dishware shelf between cutting boards, in between inverted pots, walls and floor. This food prep room have a large food prep table, reach in freezer, reach in/ walk in cooler, food shelves and dishware shelving. Food prep room is 3 feet from the kitchen, no door separates the rooms."

"Dead roaches on premises. Kitchen "

"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."

 

LA GRANJA

4840 LAKE WORTH ROAD

LAKE WORTH

28 VIOLATIONS

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in front counter area, 31 live roaches in soda box storage area, 7 live roaches at cook line coolers , 1 live roach in dishwashing area, 21 live roaches in gaskets at FRIGIDAIRE freezer near walk-in cooler, 3 live roaches in shelving unit near 3 compartment sink and 4 live roaches by chest freezer in dry storage area."

"Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Tilapia used for ceviche."

"Live, small flying insects in food storage area."