BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Last week, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered the temporary closure of two food establishments due to health and safety violations.
Asahi Restaurant in Sunrise was shut down on April 28 after inspectors found live and dead roaches throughout the kitchen and dining areas, mold-like substances on food-contact surfaces, and improperly stored food.
This marked the second closure for Asahi, which was also shut down in November 2023 for similar roach issues.
On May 1, Frank’s Fresh Fruits Mini Market in Miami was ordered closed after inspectors documented 40 violations, including flying insects, a wild bird inside the premises, unsafe food storage practices, improper waste disposal, and unsanitary conditions in its mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Frank’s also needs to address plumbing, water, and natural gas issues before it can safely operate.
Asahi was allowed to reopen following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
**ASAHI RESTAURANT
9240 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD.
SUNRISE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 4/28
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 11/29/2023 (ROACH ISSUES)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roach in kitchen, underneath clean ware wash area by kitchen entrance 1 live over triple sink next to clean dishes, by back entrance 1 live on floor in dining area 2 live between flip top and table on cookline.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead under dish washer 1 dead under crates of drinks by bathroom.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with mold like substance.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler made Saturday as per operator.”
RE-INSPECTION 4/29
“Observed 1 live in kitchen underneath clean ware wash area by kitchen entrance.”
**FRANK’S FRESH FRUITS MINI MARKET
5291 SW 127TH AVENUE
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 5/1
40 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flying insects inside MFDV.”
“Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed one bird fly inside MFDV and exit MFDV.”
“Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.”
“Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed meats using in food preparation at MFDV stored outside of vehicle.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at MFDV.”
“Food being prepared outside. Observed food preparation taken place outside mobile unit.”
“Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste water dropping on to the ground under the MFDV.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs (80F - Cold Holding) at preparation table and garlic and oil (130F - Cold Holding) under steam table.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork (120F - Hot Holding); pork chops (126F - Hot Holding); yuca (88F - Hot Holding); tamales (99F - Hot Holding); rice and black beans (124F - Hot Holding). Advised chef to reheat products to 165F.”
“Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval.”
“Failure to provide water system sample reports onsite.”
“Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed only one cold holding unit inside MFDV.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside hand washing sink. Metal pan was removed.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and white cutting board soiled at MFDV.”
