This week’s Dirty Dining takes us to North Miami Beach, Oakland Park, Sunrise, North Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Cutler Bay, where seven restaurants were temporarily ordered shut by state inspectors.
Among the violations: mold growing on food, cooked chicken contaminated by flies, rodent and roach activity, food kept at unsafe temperatures, mold-like buildup inside an ice machine, unsanitary kitchen conditions, and one business operating without running water.
No restaurants in the Florida Keys were ordered shut last week. All of the establishments later reopened after an ordered cleanup and passing a follow-up inspection.
**ANDREAS CAFETERIA & COFFEE SHOP
16679 NE 19TH AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 7/13
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20+ rodent droppings on the floor at the front counter behind hand washing sink.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor by the entrance of the bathroom in the kitchen.”
“Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled in the kitchen hallway. Observed floor around the hot water heater and bathroom soiled. Observed front counter floor behind handwashing sinks heavily soiled.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell egg (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation.”
“Required employee training expired for some employees.”
**QUATES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3701 NORTH ANDREWS AVE.
OAKLAND PARK
ORDERED SHUT 7/16
14 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Food with mold-like growth. Cooked pork stored in walk in cooler with mold like growth. Stop Sale”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach behind wall mounted internet router on wall in ware washing area. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside of gasket of cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches inside of control panel on top of dish machine in ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach on ground under three compartment sink in kitchen.”
“Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed accumulation of roach excrement around wall mounted internet router on wall in ware washing area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roach on ground in prep area next to kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink in prep area Observed 3 dead roaches on ground in walk in cooler. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under storage rack in kitchen Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in control device located behind ansul tank on wall on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground at front counter not in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach inside of 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of door frame/on hinge at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches inside of control panel on top of dish machine.”
“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. cooked beef (47F); cooked rice (49F); refried beans (48F); cooked white rice (48F); raw chicken (47F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oven: cooked rice (120F-130F - Hot Holding) being held inside of oven with no temperature control. Operator states rice was reheated approximately 1.5 hours ago, operator reheated to 165F and put in steam table. Repeat Violation.”
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Repeat Violation.”
“Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.”
“Food manager certification expired.”
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in prep area hand wash sink.”
RE-INSPECTION 7/17
“Observed approximately 9 live roaches in establishment.”
“Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in establishment.”
**ASAHI RESTAURANT
9240 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD.
SUNRISE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 7/15
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 4/28/25 (ROACH ISSUE)
“Food contaminated by live flying insects . See stop sale. Observed 4 live flying insects at food preparation station landing on precooked chicken.”
“Live, small flying insects found. -Observed 4 live flying insects at food preparation station landing on precooked chicken. -Observed approximately 10 live flying insects in dishwashing area landing on clean food containers and food preparation table. -Observed 5 live flying insects in storage area landing on container with cornstarch. -Observed 2 live flying insects at cook line landing on in-used cutting board.”
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flying insects on fly traps in kitchen.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of black mold like substances and old food residues.”
“Employee washed hands with no soap.”
“Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands at dishwashing machine sprayer and then continue to engage in food preparation without changing.”
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container stored inside hand wash sink next to cook line.”
**EL RANCHO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
6023 KIMBERLY BLVD.
NORTH LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 7/15
19 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on dry storage rack next to cans of corn at end of cook line next to exit door. 5 live roaches seen crawling in the crease of wall behind chest freezer in ware washing area. 1 live roach under shelf where dry beans are stored at the end of cook line next to exit door.”
“Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under dry storage rack next to exit door.”
“Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler , two buckets of black beans cooling covered overnight in deep bucket , cooked beans container #1 (51F - Cooling ),container #2 (52F - Cooling). Per operator items were held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.”
“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. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler , two deep buckets of black beans cooling covered overnight cooked beans container #1 (51F - Cooling ), container #2 (52F - Cooling). Per operator items were held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours.”
“Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator came to work, put on gloves and went to cook line to start making orders without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures . Operator washed hands and put on new pair of gloves.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.”
**LAS CARNITAS LATIN CUISINE
3305 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
POMPANO BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 7/17
12 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach observed under clean utensil rack in ware washing area. 2. Approximately 30 dead roaches observed on glue board monitor under microwave at front counter.”
“Live, small flying insects found 1. Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects resting on wall around dish machine in ware washing area. 2. Observed 2 live, small flying insects resting on breadcrumbs container at storage rack in kitchen. 3. Observed 2 live, small flying insects resting on wall next to cookline in kitchen. 4. Observed 1 live, small flying insects resting on cup stored on top of microwave at front counter. 5. Observed 4 live, small flying insects resting on shelf and on single service Styrofoam food containers in kitchen. 6. Observed 6 live, small flying insects resting inside cabinet space for and on bottled drink mixes at front counter.”
“Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris opposite cookline in kitchen.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.”
“Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on door gaskets at both three door reach in coolers opposite cookline in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
**SWEET BUBBLE
20505 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY
CUTLER BAY
ORDERED SHUT 7/16
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found observed 5 live flies flying around the booth and landing on 3 compartment sink and clean equipment.”
“Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At the time of the inspection there is not running water at the 3 compartment sink. As per employee they run out of water since last week. Establishment has been closed since Monday.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under 3 compartment sink.”
“Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed establishment does not have water at the time of the inspection. As per employee the establishment has not running water since last Sunday.”
“No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed not running water at the time of the inspection. As per operator since last Sunday. Establishment has been closed since Sunday. They opened today.”
“Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed there is not cold neither hot water at the hand wash sink at the time of the inspection.”
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