Several South Florida restaurants were ordered shut this week after state inspectors found serious food-safety violations, including live rodents, roaches, flies, mold and food being held at unsafe temperatures.
The closures included restaurants in Miami Beach, Miami, Aventura, Plantation and Cutler Bay.
All of the restaurants mentioned were allowed to reopen following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
No restaurants in the Florida Keys were ordered shut.
**OSTERIA DEL MAR
BEACON SOUTH BEACH HOTEL
720 OCEAN DR.
MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 8/13
5 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live rodent present. Observed at ware washing area live rodent crawling on the floor under dishwasher and another crawling on the floor at cook line.”
“Reach-in cooler /Walk- cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler and reach in cooler across from walk in soiled with mold like substance.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a container of marinara sauce at walk in cooler.”
**VILLA PIZZA
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CONCOURSE D
4200 NW 21ST
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 8/11
22 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately one rodent dropping by the flour container, three rodent droppings on a shelf on top of the three compartment sink, one by the front counter behind reach in cooler.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches on the floor under the front counter pizza display area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in the lobby.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flies by the ice machine, one under the soda machine.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mixed tomatoes (51 F - Cold Holding); Shredded mozzarella (56 F - Cold Holding); Mixed vegetables (59 F - Cold Holding); Diced pineapple (58 F - Cold Holding); Diced olives (58 F - Cold Holding); Diced pepperoni (57 F - Cold Holding) in the prep cooler area, according to operator stored in unit for more than five hours. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles located in the lobby soiled. Observed pizzas on the front counter on wood service area. Repeat Violation.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under the three compartment sink, walls behind kitchen equipment with heavy soiled.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.”
“Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 56 F. Repeat Violation.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed flour lid broken, observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 56 F. “Repeat Violation.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under oven, kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in fan cover soiled. Repeat Violation.”
**REN’S SUSHI JAPANESE AND THAI CUISINE
801 S. UNIVERSITY DR.
PLANTATION
ORDERED SHUT 8/14
12 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in the dishwashing area crawling on clean dishes. Observed 2 live roaches under the sushi area crawling on the floor. Operator killed and disposed of roach and rewashed the dishes.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the triple sink, 3 dead roaches under the prep sink, 5 dead roaches in the dry storage area, 1 dead roach in a box of single use cups, 6 dead roaches in the back storage area, 12 dead roaches in the expo area, 3 dead roaches in the sushi area and 4 dead roaches near the ice machine.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects at the dishwashing area landing on clean and dirty dishes.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris between large pieces of equipment in the kitchen.”
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to thaw shrimp. Operator removed item from handwashing sink.”
**TEJAS DE HONDURAS
19200 SW 106TH AVE.
CUTLER BAY
ORDERED SHUT 8/12
22 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches, one roach crawling inside the gasket of the reach in freezer, one crawling inside the oven, two crawling on the floor of the kitchen area next to the reach in cooler, one crawling on the floor at the cook line and the other roach crawling under the preparation table in the kitchen area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches in the kitchen of the establishment, one dead roach on preparation table in the kitchen,3 on the floor of the kitchen , two inside a dirty pot stored on the floor of the kitchen and one under the AC located behind the mop in the kitchen area.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid on the floor of the kitchen next to the stove.”
“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 cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Also observed cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); milk (46 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the front counter. As per operator foods were stored inside reach in cooler since yesterday. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers with accumulated grease in the kitchen area.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen.”
“Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed plastic waters and sodas stored on the floor at the front counter.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef inside a plastic bucket stored on the floor.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.”
**CVI.CHE 105 AVENTURA
AVENTURA MALL
19501 BISCAYNE BLVD.
AVENTURA
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 8/13
13 VIOLATIONS FOUND
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 + live roaches crawling on food bags and containers, wall and underneath the shelves in dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris underneath the shelves inside dry storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. All three ice machines with excessive accumulation of mold like substance inside .
Dish machine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at the bar chlorine 0 ppm. No sanitizer container in use at the dishwasher machine at bar.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bar dishwasher in use with glasses and cups without sanitizer solution. Manager adjusted the machine, then chlorine sanitizer 100 ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees wearing gloves without washing their hands first. All employees were coached and washed hand correctly.
Hand sink used for ware washing. Observed employee washing utensils in the hand sink at the bar and at the grill/sauté line. **Repeat Violation**
**LA GRANJA CHICKEN STEAK AND SEAFOOD
6144 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
SOUTH MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 8/11
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 25 + live flies on dry food racks inside bag of onions in kitchen area.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 25 + live flies on dry food racks inside bag of onions in kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly above triple sink on clean container. Observed 1 live fly on wall above prep table in kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly on wall above sauces in kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly on wall above soda container in kitchen area.”
“Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above prep table.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs behind herbs and corn in lowboy. Repeat Violation.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in cooler drawers under cook line. Repeat Violation.”
**TEJAS DE HONDURAS
19200 SW 106TH AVE.
CUTLER BAY
ORDERED SHUT 8/12
22 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches, one roach crawling inside the gasket of the reach in freezer, one crawling inside the oven, two crawling on the floor of the kitchen area next to the reach in cooler, one crawling on the floor at the cook line and the other roach crawling under the preparation table in the kitchen area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches in the kitchen of the establishment, one dead roach on preparation table in the kitchen,3 on the floor of the kitchen , two inside a dirty pot stored on the floor of the kitchen and one under the AC located behind the mop in the kitchen area.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid on the floor of the kitchen next to the stove.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.”
“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 cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Also observed cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); milk (46 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the front counter. As per operator foods were stored inside reach in cooler since yesterday. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen.”
“Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed plastic waters and sodas stored on the floor at the front counter.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer door gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 3 holes in the wall next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Also observed a hole at the kitchen entrance.”
“Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not how to sanitize utensils.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.”
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