This week, several South Florida restaurants hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Outback Steakhouse in Miami Lakes was ordered shut after roaches were found crawling in the kitchen. It’s a rare shutdown for a big chain that usually relies on third-party companies to oversee cleanliness.
Iron Sushi in Downtown Dadeland can’t seem to get its roach problem under control and remains closed after multiple inspections.
This Iron Sushi location has been ordered shut several times in 2025.
Other closures include Yume Ramen, Le Belle Monique, and Taqueria La Yaquesita. Keep scrolling to see the specific violations that got them shut down.
Iron Sushi remains closed. The others were allowed to reopen following an ordered clean-up and then a re-inspection.
*OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
15490 NW 77TH CT.
MIAMI LAKES
INSPECTION BASED ON A COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 11/19
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor in the kitchen by the reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor under the grill at the cook line area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor in the food storage room under the storage shelves.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on the floor under the cooking equipment located in the kitchen area. Observed 7 dead roaches on the floor under the shelves in the food storage room area.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with some grease buildup.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris under the cooking equipments at cook line.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the refrigerated drawers underneath the preparation table cooler raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (44F - Cold Holding), as per chef placed in this unit about 3 hours ago.”
**IRON SUSHI
DOWNTOWN DADELAND
9030 SW 72ND PL
DADELAND
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 11/17-11/21
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 11/4/25(ROACHES)
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 9/29/25(ROACHES)
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 7/28/25(ROACHES)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under triple sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under steamer on cook line in kitchen area. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of exposed insulation of ice machine. Observed 1 dead roach inside of plastic to go lids in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach under freezer across mop sink in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen area that fell out of wet mop. Observed 2 dead roaches under triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach in floor drain under triple sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation.”
“Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in kitchen area under triple sink and at floor drain. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior with food debris.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and masago stored above seaweed salad in reach in next to cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 11/18
“Observed 3 dead roaches inside of gaskets in chest freezer located in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach inside next to margarita machine at front counter.”
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 11/19
“Observed 1 dead roach on floor of kitchen area in front of cook line. Observed 2 dead roaches inside the leg of ice machine, located in kitchen area.”
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 11/20
“Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of lowboy reach in cooler; across cook line inside of kitchen area.”
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 11/21
“Observed 1 dead roach inside of gasket in chest freezer in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach on front counter next to bowls and plates.”
ANOTHER FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 11/21
“Observed 1 dead roach behind ice machine in crack if cove molding inside kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach on mop sink located inside kitchen area next to hand sink.”
*YUME RAMEN & HIBACHI
9019 SW 107TH AVE.
KENDALL
ORDERED SHUT 11/19
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling inside a reach in cooler not in use located in the kitchen area. Observed one live roach behind stove crawling on the floor of the cook line area. One live roach crawling on the floor under another reach in freezer in the food preparation area. All these units are located inside the kitchen area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches inside a reach in cooler not in use, located in kitchen, one dead roach on the floor behind the stove of the cook line area. Observed five dead roaches on the floor under the reach in freezer in the food prep area. All units are located inside kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup in between fryer and steamer at cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at prep table next to walk in cooler, hand sink next to cook line, and at prep table next to cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (74F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for one hour.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boba pearls (100F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for two hours. Repeat Violation.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bean sprouts inside reach in cooler across from cook line.’
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw tuna and raw scallops inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler across from cook line.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand sink in dish area. Repeat Violation.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic wrap stored inside hand sink in dish area.”
**LE BELLE MONIQUE RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
937 STATE ROAD 7
PLANTATION
ORDERED SHUT 11/17
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 9/17/25(FLYING INSECT/ROACH ISSUE)
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 5/9/24(FLYING INSECT ISSUE)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 lives roaches under the glass door cooler by the front counter. Observed 1 live roach on the floor by the large ovens in the kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches under the front counter flip top cooler. Operator killed all live roaches, washed and sanitized the areas. Repeat Violation.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches under the glass cooler near the front counter. Operator disposed of dead roaches, washed and sanitized the area.”
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in the walk in freezer. Neither item was in its commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by front counter flip top cooler. Operator removed standing water.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“Required employee training expired for some employees.”
*TAQUERIA LA YAQUESITA
7380 WILES ROAD
CORAL SPRINGS
ORDERED SHUT 11/18
2 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage backing up through floor drains upon use of sole handwashing sink right of triple sink. Drain is located directly in front of cook line and cannot be isolated from food prep areas.”
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