One place was shut down for the third time over a rodent problem and this time, inspectors say they even found a dead rat.
Rodent issues showed up in at least three South Florida restaurants last week, including Pack Supermarket in Miami, Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar in Wilton Manors and Azumare in Aventura, and that’s just the start.
At Pack Supermarket, inspectors found droppings sitting next to utensils and food prep areas, and also noted tomato sauce being held at unsafe temperatures.
At Takato in Fort Lauderdale, dozens of small flying insects were landing on clean plates and sushi mats.
And at Restaurant Brands International in Miami, there was a mold-like buildup inside an ice machine used for drinks.
Over at Origen in Cooper City, an employee handled raw chicken and then went straight to ready-to-eat food without washing their hands.
Inspectors also found standing water on floors at Pack Supermarket, grease caked behind equipment at multiple locations, and ceiling tiles with damage and holes hanging over prep areas.
And that repeat shutdown?
That was Pack Supermarket in Miami, which has now been closed three times for similar problems.
All the places, except Origen in Cooper City, have since been allowed to reopen after a required cleanup and re-inspection.
**PACK SUPERMARKET
8235 NE 2ND AVE
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 3/20
21 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 12/8/25
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 10/7/25
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent dropping on service card with unused cooking equipment at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 5 rodent droppings next to single service utensils and cups on top of counter at kitchen area.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches inside empty unused walk in cooler.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor under shelf at walk in cooler. Also observed 1 dead roach on the floor next to wall panel outside of bathroom.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (126F - Hot Holding); Tomato Sauce (121F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator high the temperature of steam table during inspection.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside rice sack and beans sack at storage area.”
“Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard on shelf at preparation table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Observed all around kitchen and preparation area.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage all around kitchen and dining area. Also observed holes on ceiling tiles all around kitchen and dining area.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under three compartment sink at preparation area. Observed standing water under triple sink across cook line.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease behind equipment at kitchen area.”
“Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 4 unused cold holding units and 1 hot holding unit at dining area.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 3/21
“Observed dead rodent under unused reach in cooler at kitchen area.”
“Observed approximately 3 rodent dropping under reach in cooler at kitchen area. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings behind of reach in cooler at kitchen area. Observed 3 rodents droppings under unused hot holding unit at dining area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on floor behind unused hot holding equipment.”
**GEORGIE’S ALIBI MONKEY BAR
2266 WILTON DR.
WILTON MANORS
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 3/17
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed 3 rodent droppings in dishwashing area underneath dishwashing machine. 2 droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. -Observed 3 rodent droppings at prep station between walk in cooler. -Observed 2 droppings in kitchen between wall and reach in cooler. -Observed 1 rodent dropping in main bar. -Observed 1 rodent dropping in time square bar.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation on brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags with shrimps thawing in standing water at prep station.”
**AZUMARE
3585 NE 207TH ST.
AVENTURA
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 3/18
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 12 rodent droppings on dry storage shelves near exterior door. Observed 8 rodent droppings in prep area on floor near dish machine and oven. Observed 26 rodent droppings on floor and on manager desk in management office.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease.”
**KAY’S ISLAND GRILL
18587 NW 27TH AVE.
MIAMI GARDENS
ORDERED SHUT 3/17
14 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor outside of kitchen in hall. Observed 1 live roach across mop sink on sheet tray. Observed 1 live roach above triple sink in utensils container in kitchen area. Observed 12 live roaches on wooden spatulas above triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 3 live roaches inside of oven in kitchen area. Observed 5 live roaches behind cove molding at kitchen entrance. Observed 2 live roaches on rice bag next to kitchen entrance. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on prep table in kitchen area. Observed 6 live roaches inside of gaskets in reach in cooler next to cook line in kitchen area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Additionally, observed 6 dead roaches in hallway on floor outside of kitchen. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches behind reach in cooler across cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of reach in cooler next to cook line. Observed 6 dead roaches inside triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 6 dead roaches on light shields in kitchen area.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.”
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation throughout establishment.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 3/18
“Observed 3 live roaches behind fridge in kitchen area across cook line. Observed 2 live roaches under Oreo table next to cook line in kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach on bowls under Oreo table across cook line in kitchen area. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on stove at cook line.”
**RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL
CORPORATE OFFICES (BURGER KING)
5707 BLUE LAGOON DR.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 3/17
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches by ice machine area located in the prep kitchen area, observed two live roaches in prep area crawling on the wall, observed two live roaches under the oven located in the back area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches behind ice machine located in the prep kitchen area, six dead in the prep area, observed seven dead roaches in the dishwasher area, observed two dead roaches under prep sink next to oven.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed heavy soiled under kitchen oven.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under kitchen equipment, storage area, dishwasher area. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot cabinet soiled in the inside.”
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at the front line, back area soiled.”
**ORIGEN
10000 STIRLING ROAD
COOPER CITY
ORDERED SHUT 3/17
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches under fridaire cooler by right side of cookline.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in front of glass cooler in front of walk in hall way leading to kitchen. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area Observed 3 dead roaches in employee restroom. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized the area.”
“Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator handled raw chicken then proceeded to handle container of cooked eggs without first washing hands. review proper handwashing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands and continued working.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum packs cooked duck on site without approved Haccp plan operator removed duck from ROP. Per operator cooked duck in ROP for over 48 hours see stop sale.”
“Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 3/18
“Observed 1 dead roach on floor by storage shelf next to register at back of dining room. operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in front of dish washer kitchen. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized the area Observed 2 dead roaches on floor behind Fagor cooler in kitchen. Operator removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized the area.”
“Observed 1 live roach on floor in back employee bathroom. Operator killed and removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area Observed 1 live on floor roach under dish washer. Operator killed and removed roach. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Observed 2 live roaches on floor in front of cookline in kitchen.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 3/19
“1 dead roach on floor under counter in wait station. Observed 1 dead roach under dish washer. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area.
“Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor at right side of cookline. Operator killed and removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in employee bathroom.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 3/20
“Observed 1 live roach climbing on wall next to glass cooler in hallway leading to kitchen. Operator killed roach and cleaned and sanitized the area
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 3/21
“Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor under Fagor cooler in kitchen. Operator killed roach and cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of cookline. Operator killed roach and cleaned and sanitized the area.”
**TAKATO
551 N. FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 3/19
12 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on the floor in the waiting room station next to the sushi station.”
“Dead roaches on premises. In the wait station next to the sushi station, 1 dead roach inside of the water bottle cooler. The dead roach was removed and the cooler cleaned and sanitized.”
“Live, small flying insects found Approximately 40 small flying insects at the dining room bar flying and landing on the bar, clean plates, clean glasses, soiled rags and drains. 5 live small flying insects landing on cutting boards and sushi mats in the sushi station in the dining room. 5 small flying insects landing on clean glasses in the small storage area between the dining room and kitchen.”
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the wait station next to the sushi station, the hand wash sink is obstructed by a floor fan between the ice machine and water bottle cooler.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**OSMOW’S MEDITERRANEAN
SAWGRASS MILLS
12801 W. SUNRISE BLVD.
SUNRISE
ORDERED SHUT 3/17
5 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1) 3 live roaches on shelf above Triple Sink in kitchen. 2) 3 live roaches in storage container containing measuring cups, and utensils on shelf above triple sink in kitchen. 4) 1 live roach in cutting gloves on shelf above Triple sink in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach on cart next to cooking oil and containers of chicken bases.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1) 10 dead roaches in storage container on shelf above triple sink in kitchen. 2) 8 dead roaches on shelf above triple sink in kitchen. 3) 2 dead roaches next to electrical panel in kitchen.”
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