Grand Café on Duval Street in Key West was forced to close after inspectors uncovered an alarming rodent infestation.
Rodent droppings were scattered throughout the kitchen.
Inspectors also found bite marks on a 10-pound bag of pasta and droppings inside food containers.
Inspectors also found troubling pest activity inside New Wave Billiards, prompting an immediate shutdown.
A live rat was discovered stuck to a glue trap in the kitchen, and roaches were crawling behind equipment and clustered on another trap nearby.
Below are the full violations documented by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
No kitchens in Broward County were ordered shut last week.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean up and then a re-inspection.
**GRAND CAFE
314 DUVAL ST.
KEY WEST
ORDERED SHUT 11/12
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on top of dish machine at kitchen area. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings behind beverage cooler at kitchen area. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings under coffee machine at kitchen area. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under steam table at kitchen area. Observed 1 rodent dropping on top of plate under steam table at kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings wrapped on towel under steam table at kitchen area. Observed Bite marks on penne pasta bag of 10 lbs. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings inside plastic container containing uncooked penne pasta on storage shelves at kitchen area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on tray under freshly baked bread next triple sink at kitchen area. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on mop sink area next to kitchen.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Bite marks on penne pasta bag of 10 lbs.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of grease under friers at kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease between cooking equipment. Observed accumulation of debris under steam table. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooler door was open often during preparation.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
**NEW WAVE BILLARDS
UNIVERSITY CENTER NORTH
(FIU/TAMIAMI PARK AREA) )
1403 SW 107TH AVE.
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 11/14
7 VIOLATIONS
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed live rat on glue trap by reach in cooler at kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on glue trap behind reach in cooler across kitchen entrance."
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on floor behind dish machine. Observed approximately 3 live roaches behind reach in cooler across kitchen entrance.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at prep area. Operator cleaned the machine.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked chicken cooked pork cooked chicharron not properly labeled with production date and time inside reach in cooler next to prep station. As per operator for less than 48 hrs.”
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