Rodent issues in Panera Bread; raw sewage in Chipotle heading to dining room

Below is a list of places that were inspected last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Some places were issued a ā€œfollow-up inspection requiredā€ and were not ordered shut even though they had insect issues.

The department has discretion on which establishments are ordered shut and which are not, and it should NOT be that way.

All the places that were ordered shut were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.

**PANERA BREAD

2493 NE 9TH COURT

HOMESTEAD

ORDERED SHUT 10/20/23

20 VIOLATIONS FOUND

(WPLG)

ā€œRodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approx. 10 rodent droppings on the floor by the electrical panel located by the back door near the water heater and mop sink. There is no wall to separate panel area from the preparation area. Repeat Violation.ā€

ā€œAccumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ā€

ā€œAccumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine/ā€

ā€œCeiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.ā€

ā€œStop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean corn salad (49F - Cold Holding); sliced steak (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to pick up window, as per operator over 24 hours.ā€

ā€œTime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean corn salad (49F - Cold Holding); sliced steak (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to pick up window, as per operator over 24 hours, Manager discarded during inspection.ā€

ā€œSingle-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils not inverted next to dishwasher area.ā€

ā€œTime/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed soup bags (frozen) in standing hot water at 3 compartment sink.ā€

ā€œHand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed employee cleaning a syrup bottle on hand wash sink located at front counter.ā€

**CHIPOTLE

11041 PINES BLVD.

PEMBROKE PINES

ORDERED SHUT 10/17/23

3 VIOLATIONS FOUND

(WPLG)

ā€œRaw sewage on ground of establishment. Public dining area restroom- observed sewage overflowing in menā€™s and female restrooms underneath doors to dining area. Observed employees cleaning up and walking in sewage. Sewage is near front counter steam table.ā€

ā€œA minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Sewage is backing up in in male and female restrooms. Restrooms are for employee use.ā€

ā€œToilet leaking. Main kitchen dining male and female restroom- observed toilet leaking and overflowing.ā€

(WPLG)
(WPLG)

**TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE

2216 NE 123RD STREET

NORTH MIAMI

ORDERED SHUT 10/20/23

13 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ā€œRoach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under the blender on top of the preparation table. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the wall in the kitchen by triple sink. Observed 10 plus live roaches inside the drain board brackets by triple sink.ā€

ā€œDead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in dry storage room.ā€

ā€œCutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.ā€

ā€œFloor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under the cooking equipmentā€™s.ā€

ā€œFood not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.ā€

ā€œInterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven Repeat Violation.ā€

**DIANA FOOD GROUP (CATERING)

4020 NE 10TH WAY

POMPANO BEACH

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

ORDERED SHUT 10/20/23

13 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 3/15/22

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 5/18/23

ā€œRodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings next to and behind blast chiller in main kitchen prep room. 2 rodent droppings behind ice machine next to door to walk in cooler in main prep kitchen. Ice machine not operating.ā€

ā€œLive, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on prep table in main preparation area in kitchen. 1 small flying insect flying at entrance to roll up freezer door in main preparation kitchen (United Home Care). Did not land. Repeat Violation.ā€

ā€œAccumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation.ā€

ā€œTime/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Home delivery kitchen - cooked spinach thawing at room temperature. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill.ā€

ā€œTime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home delivery kitchen - bags of cooked spinach (60F). Observed item in crates at no temperature control. Per operator item at room temperature for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. Repeat Violation.ā€

ā€œFloor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine. By dry storage shelving. Inside main walk in cooler and in front of door to walk in - main kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation.ā€

ā€œExterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door and loading door leading to main preparation area. Repeat Violation.ā€

**FULL BLOOM VEGAN

1666 JAMES AVENUE

MIAMI BEACH

INSPECTION DATE 10/16/23

9 VIOLATIONS FOUND

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

ā€œRoach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach by the storage rack.ā€

ā€œDead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor by the storage rack.ā€

ā€œDish machine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The owner set up the triple sink with chlorine sanitizer.ā€

YIP

601 NW 100TH PLACE

PEMBROKE PINES

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

INSPECTION DATE 10/20/23

10 VIOLATIONS FOUND

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

ORDERED SHUT 10/4/23

ā€œDead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on shelf under prep table in cook line where sauces are stored. 10 dead roaches on floor behind chest freezers in kitchen. 5 dead roaches on floor behind dough mixer in kitchen. 5 dead roaches on floor next to bbq oven in cook line. 2 dead roaches on floor next to fryer in cook line. 2 dead roaches on floor next to dumpling equipment in cook line. 2 dead roaches on exit door track in kitchen. Operator removed , cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.

Repeat Violation.ā€

ā€œRoach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor under wok station in cook line. Operator killed , cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Repeat Violation.ā€

ā€œTime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top / reach in cooler in cook line ; diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding) pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Observed air escaping from reach in cooler door, gaskets in disrepair and coming off when door in opened. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Repeat Violation.ā€

**SNOW TIME

2484 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

INSPECTION DATE 10/19/23

18 VIOLATIONS FOUND

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

ā€œOperating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022.ā€

ā€œLive, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 23 live small flying insects resting on wall underneath food prep sink at front counter food prep. 2. 10 live small flying insects at the front counter under hand wash sink in the food prep area. 3. 1 live small flying insect flying above the triple sink around clean utensil rack in the food prep area. 4. 3 live small flying insects resting on wall behind ice machine at the front counter food prep area. 5. One live small flying insect crawling around toppings at toppings station in the food prep area.ā€

ā€œAccumulation of dead small flying insects. 1. Five dead small flying insects in the bottom of front counter prep area two door refrigerator.ā€

ā€œAccumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter.ā€

ā€œFood stored on floor. Opened bag of brown sugar stored on the floor in the storage area. 1. Five gallon bucket of simple syrup stored on the floor by food prep table. Operator removed. 2. Two boxes of candy stored under prep table in prep area.ā€

ā€œFood-contact surface soiled with food debris. The rim around the warmer for tapioca pearls.ā€

ā€œHand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wire basket inside basin at the hand-sink at the front counter.ā€

ā€œNo soap provided at hand wash sink in the prep area.ā€

**PEYTONā€™S PLACE BAR & GRILL

13400 WEST SUNRISE BLVD.

SUNRISE

INSPECTION DATE 10/19/23

6 VIOLATIONS FOUND

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

ā€œDead roaches on premises. - oxygen storage room. 1 dead crawling insect on glue trap. Paper room- 1 dead crawling insect in paper room Manager removed and sanitized area.ā€

ā€œLive, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen Observed: 2 flying insect flying around dish washing area. 1 flying insect flying around two door hot holding unit next to metal shelf Bar- Observed 1 flying insect flying around hand wash sink.ā€

ā€œStop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four door reach-in cooler across from stove. Observed ham sandwich (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (56F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); Turkey base (56F - Cold Holding); clam base (56F - Cold Holding); lobster base (56F); vegetable base (56F - Cold Holding); French fries (55F - Cold Holding); sweet potato fries (55F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced plantains (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were in cooler from previous night.ā€

ā€œInterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Kitchen across from grill.ā€

**STEAK SHOP & DELI

1801 EAST SAMPLE ROAD

POMPANO BEACH

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

INSPECTION DATE 10/19/23

4 VIOLATIONS FOUND

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

ā€œRoach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live under cabinet at the front counter next to cook line.ā€

ā€œDead roaches on premises. 1. 6 dead under cabinet at the front counter next to cook line. 2. One dead on counter next to files at front counter.ā€

ā€œWall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind the cook line at the front counter.ā€

ā€œBuildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. 1. Inside reach in cooler by cook line at the front counter. 2. In between fryers at the cook line at the front counter. 3. On food prep tables underneath cook line equipment at the front counter.ā€


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.

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