Inspectors were busy last week!
At Sushi Cafe in Miami, inspectors found more than 35 rodent droppings along food prep areas, live and dead roaches, and mold-like buildup inside the ice machine.
Moshi Moshi had live roaches crawling inside an oven and flies swarming food storage.
Kelly’s Cajun in the Pembroke Lakes Mall was ordered shut after a consumer complaint.
Don Camaron Grill & Market racked up 33 violations, including roaches, flies landing on prep surfaces, and employees handling raw seafood and ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
At Pittzza at Ironside, inspectors documented more than 50 flies in the kitchen and food held at unsafe temperatures for hours.
A mobile vendor, El Toro Loco Ranch, was ordered shut after flies repeatedly landed on exposed bread and cooked meat was kept at dangerous temperatures.
No restaurants in the Florida Keys were ordered shut. All of these locations were allowed to reopen only after ordered cleanups and passing re-inspections.
No places in the Florida Keys were ordered shut.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and then a re-inspection.
**SUSHI CAFE
7917 NW 2ND STREET
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 4/15
31 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 35+ rodent droppings along wall underneath sushi counter next to, behind, and in between reach in coolers in sushi bar area.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling underneath reach in cooler across from cook line.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches under sushi bar counter. Repeat Violation.”
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead roaches stuck on glue trap under sushi bar.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household pesticide stored under shelf in sushi bar.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above walk in cooler.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with old food debris inside of tile grouts and underneath cook line/fryer.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven and microwave soiled at sushi bar. Repeat Violation.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed heavy grease buildup in between fryer and grill on cook line.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of all reach in coolers heavily soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with grease in sushi bar underneath counter and hand sink. Observed wall heavily dusted in kitchen next to hood.”
“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).”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade heavily soiled with old food debris across from dish area.”
“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed pair of gloves and began to handle clean equipment and food without washing hands in between.”
**MOSHI MOSHI
7232 BISCAYNE BLVD.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 4/14
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches inside of oven on cook line in kitchen area.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 12 live flies on cases of sushi vinegar in storage room where rice is washed.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer door in poor repair.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler across stove: raw shrimp and beef stored behind carrots and scallions in lowboy.”
**KELLY’S CAJUN GRILL
PEMBROKE LAKES MALL
11401 PINES BLVD.
PEMBROKE PINES
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 4/15
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 roaches on top of prep table in rear food preparation area.”
**EL TORO LOCO RANCH (MOBILE)
16901 SW 117TH AVE
MIAMI
ORDERED OFF THE ROAD 4/17
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window open at time of inspection. Also observed back door open at time of the inspection.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 live flies landing on an open pack of bread near service window.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies flying on an open pack of bread near service window. Observed 4 live flies landing on paper towel dispenser. Observed 3 live flies landing on clean metal container used for pepper. Observed 4 live flies landing on reach in cooler door. Observed 5 live flies landing on single service container. Observed 2 live flies landing on clean cooking pans above handwash sink. Observed 2 live fly landing on clean plastic container and cutting board above the triple sink.”
“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 cook ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) at reach cooler dated 4-16-26.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in single service container raw pork stored on top mixed of onions and other chopped spices.”
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink used to stored buckets and other utilities.”
**DON CAMARON GRILL & MARKET
501 NW 37TH AVE
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 4/16
33 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Seafood prep area: 2 live roaches crawling on the floor by the prep sink and underneath a table by the prep sink.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Seafood prep area: 2 dead roaches on the floor: Back area cookline: 1 dead roach on the floor. By the large mixer nearby the walk in cooler: 1 dead roach on the floor behind the large mixer Prep table in front of the main cookline: 1 dead roach by on the table by a container without wrapped utensils. Small cook area: 1 dead fly inside the reach in cooler with bottled sodas and water bottles.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Dining room: 2 live flies landed on tables. Ceviche area, by the glass display: approximately 4 live flies on flying throughout the area and 1 on the glass display case. Seafood prep area: 4 live flies resting on the prep table and 2 live flies on the prep sink. Main kitchen: 2 live flies flying throughout the ware wash and cook line area.”
“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 by the cookline touch raw fish place on the flat top grill and grabbed a plate put a container in the plate to hold tortillas for soft tacos without removing gloves and washing hands. Observed employee scraping a pot at the three compartment sink and then pick up strainer to take out cooked pasta noodles without removing gloves and washing hands.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All food storage containers soiled, dry storage area. Cutting boards on the flip-top reach in cooler soiled.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the prep kitchen.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Back area by the dry goods storage container outside."
“Raw in-shell clams/mussels/oysters received at greater than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Delivery, left in the kitchen: oysters (57-58F - Cold Holding), as per operator, received 30 minutes before the inspection, Operator placed inside the walk cooler, second temperature 20 minutes later, oysters (49-51F - Cooling).”
“Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the bay doors by the small cookline/seating area at the seafood market open during operation. Advised the manager to keep the doors closed, observed fans in the outside, not on.”
**PITTZZA AT IRONSIDE
MIAMI IRONSIDE
7580 NE 4TH CT.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 4/15
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies in prep area where salad coolers are stored. Observed in kitchen area above triple sink: 50+ live flies. Observed 20 live flies under triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 10 live flies where pizza prep is conducted in kitchen. Observed 5 live flies in walkway between kitchen and walk in cooler, on clean dishes and olive oil box.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 45F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: ricotta (47F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (48F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding).”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 45F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: ricotta (47F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (48F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding).”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine. Observed exterior soiled.”
“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 on cell phone and then begin to cut pizza dough with barehand.”
**LOS LAGOS RESTAURANT
DBA (MAYAJIGUA RESTAURANT CORP.)
3828 WEST 16TH AVE.
HIALEAH
ORDERED SHUT 4.10
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach behind towel paper wooden installation above hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator killed and discarded during inspection. Also observed 4 live roaches crawling on the floor at kitchen entrance. Also observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor under dry storage shelves at kitchen area. Also observed 2 live roaches crawling on the floor next to reach in cooler at front counter.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled above steam table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer and reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water damage and holes at kitchen area.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Guava and cheese pastry (126F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours.”
“Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce on shelf at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.”
**CAFE RUYI
5300 NW 7TH AVENUE
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 4/14
24 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 2/26/2019
“Live, flying insects found. Observed approximately six flies flying in the air at kitchen area Observed one live fly landed on fried rice at the cook line.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one live fly landed on fried rice at the cook line.”
“Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken wings stored inside cardboard boxes. Employee discarded the wings.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package cooked beef thawing in a container at room temperature by the entrance of the kitchen. Instructed employee on proper method.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler equipment door soiled at kitchen.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment.”
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