Inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation found several restaurants that had significant roach problems, including Happy House in Oakland Park, Grace Restaurant in Pompano Beach, Unique Park Restaurant in Pompano Beach, and Inkas Grill Corp. in Florida City.
Roaches were discovered in kitchens, inside equipment, and around food preparation areas. In a separate and equally serious category, El Gallito Grill in Miami was shut down after inspectors found that essentially all of its food was being held out of proper temperature, a major food safety risk that can lead to rapid bacterial growth.
No places in the Florida Keys were ordered shut last week.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean up and then a re-inspection.
**HAPPY HOUSE
4089 ANDREWS AVE
OAKLAND PARK
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 4/24
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 1/23/2015 (RODENT ISSUES)
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 10/6/2014 (RODENT ISSUES)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in door hinge to reach in section of flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of gasket to combo reach in cooler/freezer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches in gasket to reach in freezer on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 live roaches in gasket to walk in cooler on cook line in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in back hallway outside of employee rest room. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches inside compressor area of combo reach in cooler/freezer on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 dead roaches inside compressor area of reach in freezer on cook line kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under cook line flip top in kitchen.”
“Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Rice holder stored on chair next to hand wash sink on cook line exposed to splash.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pans of raw chicken not in original packaging stored above raw shrimp in reach in freezer.”
**GRACE RESTAURANT
2710 WEST ATLANTIC BLVD.
POMPANO BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 4/22
13 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on cutting board to cook line flip top in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on prep table on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach in gasket at cook line flip top in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches on ground in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches on door frame leading to office area from kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches on ground under dry storage rack next to office door in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on and under plastic covering of bottom shelf to prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wood board stored stored on top of box of quart containers in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on ground under three compartment sink in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground next to cook line flip top in kitchen Observed 1 dead roaches on ground outside of walk in freezer in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on shelf holding oil on cook line in kitchen. Observed 4 dead roaches on bracket/shelf above steam table on cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 2 dead roaches in gasket at cook line flip top cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cook line flip top stained/soiled Repeat Violation.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink.”
**UNIQUE PARK RESTAURANT
3521 NW 8TH AVE.
POMPANO BEACH
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 4/22
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach observed crawling under food prep table in kitchen.. 2. Approximately four live roaches on floor next to brooms and reach in freezer in kitchen. 3. One live roach observed crawling on floor under triple sink in kitchen. 4. Observed two live roaches crawling in and out of opening in wall behind triple sink in kitchen. 4. Observed three live roaches on wall coving and floor in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed two dead roaches in Bain Marie used for storage and next to single service bowls in kitchen. Operator discarded single service bowls. 2. Observed approximately seven dead roaches under food storage rack in kitchen. Operation cleaned during inspection. 3. Observed two dead roaches on kitchen floor near reach in freezer.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind steam table in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on heavily soiled can opener blade at prep table in kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of green bananas 81F - Hot Holding stored on storage shelf in kitchen under no temperature control.”
**INKAS GRILL CORP.
250 E. PALM DR.
FLORIDA CITY
ORDERED SHUT 4/21
21 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside reach in freezer in the kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on rice bin in front of the triple sink. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall near triple sink next to storage shelves. Observed 4+ live roach at food storage shelves under microwaves above white sugar container.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead insect debris inside sugar bin stored at white food storage shelve under microwaves in back preparation area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6+ dead roaches inside reach in coolers sliding doors at preparation area. Observed approximately 8+ dead roaches on floor behind cooking equipment at front counter cook line. Observed approximately 8+ dead roaches on floor at preparation area.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Observed cook chicken in microwave near vegetable reach in cooler in the back kitchen.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles near front counter handwash sink in disrepair.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handle soiled at cook line.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers at the preparation area. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began plating food to serve to customers no handwash.”
“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put on gloves to start plating to serve to customers. No handwash.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cook pasta at reach in freezer near front counter entrance.”
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 4/23
“Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath oven at front cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling on shelf above stove at front cook line.”
“Observed approximately 5 dead roaches underneath hand sink at kitchen area.”
**EL TORO LOCO RANCH(MOBILE)
16901 SW 177TH AVE
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 4/17
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“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 due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 live flies landing on an open pack of bread near service window.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink used to stored buckets and other utilities.”
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 4/18
“Call back inspection observed 2 lives flies flying and landing on cooking fryers. Observed 1 live fly landing on reach in cooler. Observed 1 live fly landing on top of the handwash sink. **
**EL GALLITO GRILL
205 SW 8TH ST
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 4/24
29 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed the only 2 reach in coolers in the establishment are not working properly. All food is out of temperature."
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (53 F - Cold Holding); cabbage (51 F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49 F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (69°F - Cold Holding). As per employee food was placed around 6:00 AM this morning. Stop sale was issued.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (53 F - Cold Holding); cabbage (51 F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49 F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (69°F - Cold Holding). As per employee food was placed around 6:00 AM this morning. Stop sale was issued. Also observed milk (53 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per employee milk was placed inside the reach in cooler 2 hours ago.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (105 F - Hot Holding)inside the steamer at the kitchen. Employee reheated the yuca. Repeat Violation.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. Also oven handle with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation.”
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and green cutting boards no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Required employee training expired for all employees.”
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