Several South Florida restaurants were ordered shut by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation last week after inspectors found dead rodents, roaches, flies and filthy conditions.
Rodent activity played a major role in multiple closures. Here are the restaurants shut down and the violations inspectors documented.
All the places ordered shut were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
**ARTIES SPORTSMENS LOUNGE
2218 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD
ORDERED SHUT 12/1
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 5/5/25 (ROACH ISSUE)
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches inside of control device located under three compartment sink in kitchen area. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches inside of control device located on ground next to water heater in kitchen area. Operator discarded control devices Observed 2 dead roaches on ground next to water heater in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach on electrical outlet next to water heater in kitchen area.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches inside of control device located under three compartment sink in kitchen area. Observed approximately 4 live roaches inside of control device located on ground next to water heater.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Observed at microwaves, toaster oven.”
“Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 door glass slider: cooked scalloped potatoes (51F - Cooling). Per operator potatoes were cooked last night and have been cooling overnight. See stop sale.”
**RODBENDER’S RAW BAR AND GRILL
20400 OLD CUTLER ROAD
CUTLER BAY
ORDERED SHUT 12/1
31 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 plus flies landing on food preparation table and food equipment in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 10 live flies landing on cut tomatoes at front counter area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the air around the whole kitchen area.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flies landing on sliced tomatoes at the front counter.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed French fries and sweet potatoes at 61°F on preparation table. As per employee food was placed around 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.”
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed oyster cutting board no longer cleanable. Also observed white cutting board at the front line no longer cleanable.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the kitchen front line. Repeat Violation.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands.”
“Employee switched from working with raw food to serve water to customers without washing hands.”
“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.”
“Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee did not know how to sanitize utensils properly.”
“Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling oyster with bare hands.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by the front line.”
**HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS OF KENDALL
11500 SW 88TH ST.
KENDALL
ORDERED SHUT 12/2
16 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches underneath dish machine and 2 dead roaches underneath rack where ketchup is stored in dry storage area.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of both ice machines soiled with mold like substance in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer and primed machine for final concentration Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Repeat Violation.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled along cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**EMILY’S GARDEN
327 SW 2ND ST.
FORT LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 12/3
6 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings under the dry storage rack in the kitchen. 2 rodent droppings on top of the dish machine in the kitchen.”
“Soiled floors. Under and around kitchen equipment, grease buildup.”
“Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the outside refrigerated storage area, raw shell eggs were stored over unwashed potatoes.”
**EL COYOTE CLUB
5748 WASHINGTON ST.
HOLLYWOOD
ORDERED SHUT 12/3
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 10 live roaches under and around small chest freezer in kitchen. 2) 3 live roaches on kitchen floor. 3) 3 live roaches crawling on wall in kitchen. 4) 4 live roaches in aluminum trays on shelf above triple sink in kitchen. 5) 4 live roaches in paper towel dispenser in kitchen. 6) 2 live roaches next to clean containers on shelf above triple sink.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1) 10 dead roaches in aluminum trays on shelf above triple sink in kitchen. 2) 11 dead roaches on shelf next to dry spices in kitchen.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to stove soiled.
“Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap.
**DENNY’S
404 S. STATE ROAD 7
HOLLYWOOD
ORDERED SHUT 12/4
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead rodent present. 2 dead rodents in glue traps under shelf in chemicals storage room away from the kitchen.”
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in chemicals storage room front of exit door away from the kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Sandwich Station- ; Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. Manager add ice to quick chill. 2) Double Drawers under next to stove tops- ; Cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Peppers (49F - Cold Holding). “
“Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hot water turned off at employees handwashing sink in kitchen.”
**LICKIE STICKIE BBQ
7794 NW 44TH ST.
SUNRISE
ORDERED SHUT 12/4
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: 2 live roaches in prep kitchen in hand wash sinks 1 live roach inside a knife collection bag on top shelf inside prep kitchen 1 live roach inside main kitchen on floor, crawling into the wall.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside prep sink inside kitchen.”
“Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 30 flying insects throughout the whole establishment (except dining area), landing on walls, on cooking pots, prep tables, and boxes of single service items.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. All hand wash sinks in establishment are blocked. Hand wash sink behind front counter blocked by portable steam table Hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by stacked equipment and boxes.”
**CAJUN BOIL SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
BROWARD MALL
8000 WEST BROWARD BLVD.
PLANTATION
ORDERED SHUT 12/5
6 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead rodent present. Observed dead rodent in the mop closet in a drain. Operator discarded and cleaned/sanitized the area. The mop closet is approximately 50 feet from the kitchen and in the same room as the ice machine.”
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in the mop closet near the water heater. The mop closet is approximately 50 feet from the kitchen and in the same room as the ice machine.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat bread in the low boy cooler in the kitchen.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at the front counter used to store dirty dishes.”
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