State records show J’s Kitchen in Deerfield Beach was ordered shut for the fourth time last week by an inspector due to a rodent issue.
Several other restaurants also had their kitchens shut by The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
**LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT
1657 NW 79TH ST.
DORAL
ORDERED SHUT 1/18
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches crawling inside of the kitchen reach in cooler, three live roaches crawling inside of the walk in cooler, one live roach behind back area reach in cooler.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches inside of the kitchen reach in cooler.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw beef (68 F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork (68 F - Cold Holding) Cooked with rice (68 F - Cold Holding); according to operator stored in walk in cooler since yesterday . Observed Front prep area Sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (58 F - Cold Holding); Sliced pork (59 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (59 F - Cold Holding).”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef (68 F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork (68 F - Cold Holding) Cooked with rice (68 F - Cold Holding); according to operator stored in walk in cooler since yesterday.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed swai fish being thawed out in standing water next to the three compartment sink.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw meat above of the meat.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.”
“Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water throughout the establishment.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**NAMESTE MIAMI
221 NAVARRE AVE.
CORAL GABLES
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 1/16
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach at kitchen on a wall’s shelf. Observed approximately six live roaches at storage area and next to dishwasher machine crawling on floor.”
“Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings around outlet in the kitchen closed to prep area.”
“Establishment that serves a highly susceptible population failed to exclude food workers ill from the following symptoms, not caused by a noninfectious condition: sore throat with fever, vomiting or diarrhea. According to the manager the forms were ordered. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers with food at units in the kitchen soiled.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.”
“Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish machine.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area/ kitchen a bag with vegetables on floor.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.”
**J’S KITCHEN
196 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
DEERFIELD BEACH
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 1/16
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 11/28/23-12/5/23 (RODENT ISSUES)
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 4/12/23 (ROACH ISSUES)
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 5/30/19 (ROACH ISSUES)
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. 20 rodent droppings observed on shelf at the cook line. 2. 6 rodent droppings on floor in front of cook line. 3. 1 rodent dropping on reach in freezer door in kitchen. 4. 3 rodent droppings on shelf with single serve lids. 5. 10 rodent droppings next to rice cooker in kitchen. 6. 6 rodent droppings on top storage shelf above reach in freezer. 7. At least 50 in ware washing area. 8. 10 on shelf opposite cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“Floor soiled has accumulation of debris, underneath cook line in the kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets opposite cook line soiled with black mold like substance. 2. Hood filters above cook line. 3. Bottom of the reach in freezer next to cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. 1. Cutting board at the flip top reach in cooler opposite cook line.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bag hanging on faucet and hooks in the hand sink in the ware wash area.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 1/17
“25 rodent droppings on food prep table opposite cook line. 2. 5 rodent droppings in ware wash area. 3. 8 rodent dropping on front service counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized all three areas.”
**CHEZ NOUS RESTAURANT PLUS
3056 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MIRAMAR
ORDERED SHUT 1/16/23
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 4 lives roaches under small chest freezer in kitchen. 2) 3 live roaches front of Avantco double doors freezer in kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches behind double doors True reach in cooler in kitchen.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen soiled.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vegetables True reach in cooler- Cooked pasta (46F - Cooling).”