Rodents, roaches and insects on food led to multiple restaurant shutdowns last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Cayard’s Bakery in North Miami was ordered shut for the fifth time after inspectors reported seeing a live rodent, more than 10 rodent droppings, and live and dead roaches in the kitchen.
At Papa John’s on Biscayne Boulevard and Don Pan in Pembroke Pines, inspectors found flying insects landing on food, triggering stop sales.
Matsuri Japanese Restaurant in Miami and Pinko Taco in Miami Beach were also shut after inspectors found live roaches, insect activity and mold-like buildup. Several other restaurants were ordered closed for unsafe food temperatures, sanitation issues and repeated violations.
As of this post, Cayard’s remains closed.
All the other places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
**CAYARD’S BAKERY
12801 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/16
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 5/30/19 (36 VIOLATIONS)
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 11/27/17 (52 VIOLATIONS)
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 4/7/15
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 7/14/14
“Live rodent present. Observed 1 live rodent behind oven in kitchen area."
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 plus rodent droppings under flour mixer in kitchen area.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches between wall and reach in cooler in kitchen area. Observed 5 live roaches on the shelves where fresh products are stored in kitchen area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches in the kitchen area. Observed 4 dead roaches under mop sink.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flour mixer soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flour mixer soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipment’s.”
**PAPA JOHN’S
2877 BISCAYNE BLVD.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/15
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 5 flying insects landing on veggie station on cut tomatoes, green peppers, sliced mushrooms, cut onions.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flying insects flying around dry storage located near walk in cooler. Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying around three compartment sink. Observed approximately 5 flying insects landing on veggie station on cut tomatoes, green peppers, sliced mushrooms, cut onions.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 5 flying insects landing on veggie station on cut tomatoes, green peppers, sliced mushrooms, cut onions.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); cooked boneless chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near oven pizza. As per employee stored more than 4 hours.”
**MATSURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
5759 SW 40TH ST.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/17
34 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall in back dry storage area. Observed one live roach crawling on chest freezer near dish machine.”
“Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement on wall in back dry storage area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach stuck on wall in back dry storage area. Observed one dead roach stuck on wall next to ice machine. Observed one dead roach stuck wall near public restrooms. Observed one dead roach on floor near public restrooms.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20+ flying insects in back dry storage area flying around and landing on food contact surfaces. Observed approximately 10+ flying insects flying around kitchen area landing on clean dishes and utensils.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed employee touch clean plate with dirty hands without washing hands.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back prep area. As per operator, it was placed there about an hour ago.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (81F - Hot Holding) next to sushi prep area.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside of bin of shredded lettuce.”
“Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong objectionable odor coming from grease trap near dry storage area.”
“Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server bring in dirty dishes to ware washing area and immediately touching clean plates without handwashing.”
“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female employee wash hands and closed soiled faucet handle with clean hands.”
“Employee eating while preparing food. Observed male cook line employee eating plate of food across the cook line.”
**EUROPEAN CAFE & FARMER’S MARKET
2121 W. OAKLAND PARK BLVD.
OAKLAND PARK
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 9/19
13 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings by back door. 1 rodent dropping in rear kitchen by microwave counter. Approximately 10+ rodent droppings under cook line cooler 2 rodent droppings on floor next to hot box.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Yams (141F - Reheating) Cooked stated removed from refrigerator at 2.5 hrs prior.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to water heater. 2 dead roaches under counter in front counter area. 8 dead roaches under microwave table in back kitchen.”
“1 dead fly on floor under windowsill in dining room . 2 dead flies on the floor next to water heater.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up on kitchen floors under equipment.”
**LAS AMERICAS BAKERY OF DANIA BEACH
419 SHERIDAN ST.
DANIA BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 9/17
13 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches seen crawling behind stove at cook line. 1 live roach behind trash can next to del-field freezer. 1 live roach on the side of 3 door true freezer in kitchen next to fryer.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to prep table in kitchen. 1 dead roach under steam table at cook line. 4 dead roaches behind dry storage rack in kitchen preparation area. 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink in ware washing area. 1 dead roach under hand wash sink next to walk in cooler.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Around all cooking equipment at cook line.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.At cook line 3 door true freezer ; raw fish stored over cooked mushrooms. Operator moved fish to lower shelf . 2.Walk in cooler raw pork stored over cooked beef. Educated operator on proper separation.”
“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed butter from floor with gloves, throw in the trash and continued cooking without washing hands and changing gloves . Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator removed dirty gloves , washed hands and put on new gloves.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.”
**DON PAN
11045 PINES BLVD.
PEMBROKE PINES
ORDERED SHUT 9/17
12 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found -Observed approximately 20 live flying insects at front food preparation area landing on clean food containers, clean counter and sandwich bread. -Observed 4 live flying insects landing on napkin dispenser and single package condiments at self-serving station.”
“Food contaminated by flying insects. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed live flying insects landing on sandwich bread at front line.”
“Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed live flying insects landing on sandwich breads at front line.”
“Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing and rinsing utensils and food containers without sanitizing. Advise operator to set up 3 compartment sink properly.”
“Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling.”
*LA BELLE MONIQUE RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
937 STATE ROAD 7
PLANTATION
ORDERED SHUT 9/17
21 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 live small flying insects at cook line prep area landing on a box of gloves and a bag of sliced bread. Observed approximately 3 live small flying insects in dry storage area landing on shelving and boxes. Observed approximately 6 live small flying insects in dishwashing area landing on shelving and three compartment sink. Observed approximately 4 live small flying insects landing on equipment on cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Stop 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. Observed cooked chicken wings (46-47F - Cold Holding);cooked Mac n cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); cooked legumes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (48F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (53F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (48F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked curry beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked griot (49F - Cold Holding); cooked plantains (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink near ice machine completely blocked by water fountain.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone then proceed to prepare food without washing hands.”
“Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.”
**MAYU
177 SW 7TH ST.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/17
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
22 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall in the kitchen area by exit door leading to hallway, 1 live roach crawling on top of prep table located in the kitchen area, 1 live roach on the floor across dishwasher machine, 1 live roach crawling on wires located on the wall at the sushi station.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 small flying insects on the wall at sushi station prep area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor by three compartment sink area.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with mold-like substance located next to back exit door. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled at cook line.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 bags of vacuum packaged tuna defrosted inside of bags at reach-in cooler at sushi area. Repeat Violation.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open bags of raw frozen chicken stored above raw frozen beef at reach-in freezer across from hallway exit door.”
**A FUEGO LENTO
7780 NW 25TH ST.
DORAL
ORDERED SHUT 9/16
16 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies flying in the prep area.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed White cheese (70 F - Cold Holding) stored in the prep table for more than four hours.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three doors ceiling tiles in the bathroom soiled. Observed water leaking through the ceiling by the kitchen area.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the lobby. Repeat Violation.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor with standing water at the bar area.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed glass reach walls soiled throughout the establishment Repeat Violation.”
“Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain overflowing with grey water in the kitchen area, bar area, dishwasher area , ice machine area, mop area areas. Observed employees walking through the grey water to get from prep area, to dishwasher area , and the kitchen area standing in the grey water.”
“Dish machine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at the bar area Chlorine 0 ppm, observed dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed White cheese (70 F - Cold Holding) stored in the prep table for more than four hours.”
**PINKO TACO
3120 COLLINS AVE.
MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 9/16
21 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on the wall underneath and behind dishwasher machine located in the kitchen.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 flying insects at the ware washing area over clean food containers inside the kitchen.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vent inside room the kitchen area.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food residue on kitchen floor at the ware washing area.”
“Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched the trash container and started working with utensils in the kitchen without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands.”
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed his hat on.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink.”
“No certified food manager for establishment.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**EL TORO LOCO CHURRA SCARIA
(MOBILE)
11381 SW 40TH ST.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/19
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20+ flying insects going in and out of the MFDV landing on clean equipment, cutting boards, and food prep tables.”
“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed male cook line employee exiting MFDV to discard cardboard boxes and reentered MFDV and began food preparation without washing hands.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler and chimichurri (69F - Cold Holding) located next to cook line.”
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