Fourteen South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week by state inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, five of which were dealing with rodent problems.
Berries in Coconut Grove was cited for droppings throughout a dry storage area, while La Fourchette in Miami had a live mouse inside an oven and another in a wall, along with widespread droppings.
Wonder Wok Chinese Restaurant and Bruno’s Bakery in Miami Gardens were both closed after inspectors found extensive rodent droppings near food and storage areas.
At 1804 Bread in Miami, inspectors discovered two dead rodents in a glue trap along with dozens of droppings and live roaches.
Brandon Asian Cuisine in Davie was also cited after inspectors found live roaches and rodents in food prep and storage areas. Other restaurants, including Naked Taco, Denny’s, McDonald’s, Cacique Lunch, Monserrate Restaurante, McSorley’s Beach Pub, and Rocca Trattoria Italian, were closed for violations ranging from live roaches and flies to moldy ice machines, dirty kitchens, and food stored at unsafe temperatures.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and then a re-inspection.
**BERRIES COCONUT GROVE
2884 SW 27TH AVE.
COCONUT GROVE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 9/10
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT SEPTEMBER 2018 (53 VIOLATIONS)
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at dry storage area where canned goods, bags of rice, flour, dry beans and spices are stored at the entrance of kitchen, with no door separation, approximately 15-20 rodent droppings present on floor under wire shelves throughout area.”
“Interior of ovens throughout has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line flip top cooler cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 3 hours from walk in cooler. Observed at cook line reach in drawer coolers, mahi mahi (50F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef steaks (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 3 hours from walk in cooler. Operator began to remove items and store at reach in freezer and placed ice bags to help rapid cool items. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line a container of melted butter (89F - Cold Holding). As per chef for less than 2 hours. Chef began to increase heat to reheat. Repeat Violation.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from dishwasher not accessible for employees. Repeat Violation.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink. Repeat Violation.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 9/11
“Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings at dry storage area where canned goods, bags of rice, flour, dry beans and spices are stored at the entrance of kitchen, with no door separation, under wire shelves throughout area.”
**LA FOURCHETTE RESTAURANT
8267 NORTH MIAMI AVE.
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 9/11
24 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live mouse inside oven and one live mouse inside hole in the wall next to 3 compartment sink."
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings under wooden pallet next to handwashing sink behind front counter. Also observed rodent droppings under metal rack across front door entrance, also observed rodent droppings behind cooking equipment.”
“Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub marks present behind oven and frying station. Also observed rub marks behind metal rack next to 3 compartment sink.”
“Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flies flying in the air at kitchen area.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed red snapper (56F - Cold Holding); cooked cut chicken(61F - Cold Holding). As per manager from prior night.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red snapper (56F - Cold Holding); cooked cut chicken(61F - Cold Holding).”
“Food manager certification expired.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling in dry storage area on top white chest freezer.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food residue at kitchen area.”
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on the wall behind oven, and under preparation table next to oven , also observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink.”
“Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand wash. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves before continuing food preparation.”
“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without handwashing.”
“Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty apron and continue food prep without washing hands, coached employees on proper hand washing , employee washed hands , put on clean gloves and continue working.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection.”
“Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or ware washing area. Observed 2 unnecessary persons inside kitchen area. Manager escorted them out of building.”
**RAISING CANES
8070 NW 36TH ST.
DORAL
ORDERED SHUT 9/11
4 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live small flies at back of kitchen area landing on walk in freezer and reach in cooler. Observed approximately 10 live small flies flying and landing on soda boxes at ware washing area. Observed approximately 7 small live flies landing and flying on clean dishes at shelves located in front of the three compartment sink.”
**NAKED TACO
8888 SE 136TH ST.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/8
24 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under prep table with containers of flour and breadcrumbs, 1 dead roach on top of flour container lid.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind rack with clean equipment and containers.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 25+ live flies flying in dish area and landing on clean plates. Observed 1 live fly flying near three compartment sink next to kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from coffee cup then continue to prep food and touch clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw steak (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from stove. Observed chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from flat top. As per operator all items have been stored inside reach in cooler for 2 hours.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near dish area.”
“Required employee training expired for some employees.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 9/9
“Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in kitchen prep area.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 9/10
“Observed no live roaches at time of callback inspection. Observed 1 dead roach inside non-working reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 9/11
“Observed 1 live roach in kitchen prep area and 1 live roach and 1 dead roach on cook line near fryer and reach in cooler.”
**MCDONALD’S
15096 NW 7TH AVENUE
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/10
5 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind McCafe machine by front counter.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.”
**WONDER WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT
21313 NW 2ND AVE.
MIAMI GARDENS
ORDERED SHUT 9/9
19 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8+ rodent droppings behind the reach in freezer in the lobby, 2 rodent droppings on the steam table at the front counter where bags and utensils are stored, 5+ rodent droppings on the shelves where soda is stored in the lobby, 5+ rodent droppings under the prep table under the microwave in the kitchen, 15+ rodent droppings under the containers of sugar, flour and msg, 35+ rodent droppings in the back storage room where plates, rice, and seasonings are stored in.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers in the kitchen heavily soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior with old food debris. Repeat Violation.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by prep station soiled and bathrooms. Repeat Violation.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 9/10
“Observed 2 rodent droppings behind the reach in freezer in the lobby, 6 rodent droppings on the shelves where soda is stored in the lobby, 4 rodent droppings under the containers in the back storage room., 8+ rodent droppings underneath of the cook line.”
**BRUNO’S BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
21315 NE 2ND AVENUE
MIAMI GARDENS
ORDERED SHUT 9/9
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15+ rodent droppings on the floor by the bathroom, 5+ rodent droppings behind the reach in cooler at the front counter, 6+ rodent droppings behind the steam table, 10+ rodent droppings behind the stove and prep table.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. In the kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 9/10
“At the time of the callback inspection observed 4 rodent droppings behind speaker in lobby area. Observed 5 rodent droppings under the front counter. Observed 3 droppings behind reach in cooler in kitchen area.”
**1804 BREAD
13737 NW 7TH AVE.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/11
17 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead rodent present. Observed 2 dead rodents in a glue trap between the wall and the reach in freezer in dry storage room located in the kitchen.”
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30+ rodent droppings on wood shelves in dry storage room. Observed approximately 15+ rodent droppings at the second dry storage by food preparation area. Observed approximately 10+ rodent droppings behind the oven in kitchen area.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches inside the cabinet where the coffee bags are stored at front counter.”
**DENNY’S
3850 SW 137TH AVE.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/8
19 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 small live flying insects flying around and lading on the clean glass cups at the dishwasher area. Observed approximately 20 small live flying insects around the mop sink located at the back of the kitchen. Observed approximately 4 small live flying insects landed on the ice buckets located on top of the ice machine, also observed approximately 10 small live flying insects landing on office glass window located near the ware washing area. Observed approximately 10 small live flying insects flying under the preparation table by the handwashing sink located in the kitchen area next to reach in cooler. Observed approximately 6 small live flying insects flying around soda machine at front counter.”
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 30 dead flies on the ceiling by the walking cooler.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in freezer door and reach in cooler door located at cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall soiled throughout the cook line with accumulated grease and food debris.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment’s at cook line, also observed debris accumulation in between the tile cracks on floor all throughout the kitchen and ware washing area.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door soiled with pink mold like substance buildup. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in cooler located at cook line soiled. Observed ice bin filters soiled with dust accumulation. Observed paper towel dispenser with dust buildup located at handwash sink at cook line soiled. Observed grease accumulation on hood system. Repeat Violation.”
**CACIQUE LUNCH
112 WEST FLAGLER ST.
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 9/8
36 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor by food preparation table. Observed one live roach on the floor under a shelf at kitchen entrance and two live roaches inside hole on wall next to mop sink.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches on floor under storage shelves at back of the kitchen area next to back exit door. 4 dead roaches on floor behind chest freezers next to back exit door. 2 dead roaches on floor next to mop sink. 3 dead roaches on floor at chemicals storage area. 2 dead roaches on floor under storage platforms at dry storage area at second floor.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance at Deron counter next to soda cold holding unit.”
“Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish machine.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents at cook line, preparation area, and dry storage soiled.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at cook line.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cutting boards at cook line and deli area soiled with old product residue.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of dry coffee and ice bin stored on floor at deli area. Also observed plastic container of pickles stored on floor near mop sink area. Coached operator on correct procedure. Repeat Violation.”
**MONSERRATE RESTAURANTE
9545 NW 41ST ST.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/8
21 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 1/29/24 (ROACH ISSUE)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the leg of the dishwasher at ware washing area. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor next to dry food storage area.. Observed three live roaches crawling in the mop sink next to rear exit.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on shelf at dry storage area. Operator removed and discarded dead roach.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of both microwaves at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Food surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.”
“Observed a pan at cook line heavily soiled with excess grease buildup.”
“Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dish machine. Observed lime scale buildup at the interior of dishwasher.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall under and behind triple sink soiled with debris.”
“Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken at reach in cooler next to mop sink not covered. Observed empanadas at reach in freezer next to mop sink at kitchen area not covered. Observed raw pork, chicken and a case of raw beef stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed raw pork chops at walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation.”
**ROCCA TRATTORIA ITALIAN
2014 EAST SAMPLE ROAD
LIGHTHOUSE POINT
ORDERED SHUT 9/11
14 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Observed approximately 50 live insects, resting and crawling on floor under hand sink opposite cookline in the kitchen. 2. Observed approximately 100 live insects crawling on dried pasta, lasagna, elbow noodles, on container of black olives stored with no lid, and all over food prep table in front of hand sink in kitchen.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1. Observed approximately 100 live insects crawling on dried pasta, lasagna, elbow noodles, on container of black olives stored with no lid, and all over food prep table in front of hand sink in kitchen.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade and on can opener stored at food prep table in kitchen.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by food prep table with storage on both shelves.”
**A1A HOSPITALITY
MCSORLEY’S BEACH PUB & ROOFTOP
837 N. FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 9/8
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches under chest freezer in kitchen by triple sink. Operator exterminated during inspection. At least 2 live under prep table on cook line.”
“Live, small flying insects found At least 5 small flying insects at triple sink - observed one land on clean plate. Operator removed plate to clean.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under chest freezer in back storage room. Under triple sink. Under all cook line equipment.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 soda guns/holsters - main bar. Repeat Violation.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink.”
“Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.”
**BRANDON ASIAN CUISINE
6417 STIRLING ROAD
DAVIE
ORDERED SHUT 9/8
5 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found inside of the front counter hand sink. The roach was exterminated and the sink was cleaned and sanitized 1 live roach found on the door frame on the wall in the kitchen leading to a dry storage area between the kitchen and dining room. The roach was exterminated and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 1 live roach found on the outside of a bin containing canned goods in the storage room between the kitchen and the dining room. The roach was exterminated and the area was cleaned and sanitized.”
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