DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — A state food safety inspection on Thursday uncovered a widespread roach infestation, live flies and serious sanitation failures at Euroland 3 LLC, located at 1835 W. Hillsboro Blvd. in Deerfield Beach, prompting inspectors to order food destroyed and equipment taken out of service.
According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspection report, inspectors documented live roaches crawling on food preparation tables, walls and floors inside the processing area.
Dead roaches were also found on the floor under and around fryers and on metal trays used in food preparation.
Inspectors also observed several flies inside the processing area, indicating active pest activity in areas where food is handled.
The report details conditions that allowed pests to enter and persist.
A rear receiving door was left open while not in use, and there was a gap under a back door leading outside. An insect control device was installed over a food prep table, and another was stored on a prep surface, creating a risk that insect fragments could fall into food.
Inspectors noted the business could not provide a recent pest control service invoice during the inspection, raising concerns about whether a consistent pest management program was in place.
Because of the infestation, the state issued a stop sale order covering all open food in the processing area, deli, bakery, shawarma station, coffee station and buffet.
Those food items were voluntarily destroyed, according to the report. Inspectors also issued a stop use order on food processing equipment and utensils, including the three compartment sink, citing contamination concerns tied to insect activity.
Beyond the pest issues, inspectors documented heavy grease and food buildup throughout the facility.
There was an accumulation of grease and dried food debris on the undersides of prep tables, ovens, fryers and nearby shelving. Floors beneath cooking equipment had heavy grease and dirt buildup, according to the inspection.
Sanitation practices in the kitchen also fell short. Wet wiping cloths were left on prep tables instead of being stored in sanitizer solution. Clean pots, pans and bowls were stacked while still wet, a practice that can allow bacterial growth.
Inspectors found chemicals stored improperly. Bottles of bleach and hand sanitizer were stored above food prep areas, and sanitizer concentrations were measured at more than 200 parts per million before being corrected, exceeding safe levels.
Food handling violations added to the concerns. Employees were observed putting on gloves without first washing their hands and washing their hands in a food prep sink.
In another case, an employee used bare hands to handle ready to eat rolls, prompting a stop sale order for that product, which was discarded.
Inspectors also cited improper food storage practices, including raw chicken stored above other meats and raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat items, creating a risk of cross contamination.
Temperature control violations were also documented. Hot prepared foods such as meat pies, pastries and sausage rolls were not cooled properly and were found at unsafe temperatures hours after preparation. Milk used at a coffee station was also held at an unsafe temperature. Both violations resulted in additional stop sale orders and destruction of those food items.
The inspection report states the violations pose a risk of foodborne illness and require correction.
A re-inspection has been ordered, and inspectors warned that if pest activity continues, additional enforcement action could be taken, including restricting the facility from receiving food deliveries.
State records show the establishment must implement a pest control program, fully clean and sanitize affected areas and correct all violations before being cleared.
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