Inspectors have been busy!
Records show rodent problems were reported at Eat and Run Subs, Seph Restaurant & Bakery, CM Chicken and Boardwalk Bar & Grill.
Inspectors found dozens of rodent droppings at several of those businesses, including more than 50 at Seph, where additional droppings were found during a reinspection.
Roach activity was reported at LongHorn Steakhouse, Moonlite Diner, Eat and Run Subs, El Machetico, Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering, The Licking South Beach and CM Chicken.
At Moonlite, inspectors found numerous live and dead roaches along with food being held at unsafe temperatures.
El Machetico had 18 violations, including live and dead roaches and employee handwashing violations, while Family Kitchen had dozens of live roaches and food held at temperatures as high as 65 degrees.
Inspectors also found dozens of flying insects landing directly on food at Chill N Kendall Place.
Below is a list of the establishments and some of the violations inspectors documented. All were ordered closed and later allowed to re-open following a cleanup and re-inspection.
**LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
6225 N. ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 8/21
5 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on cart in prep area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 1 live roach on top of three compartment sink in ware washing area with cut lettuce being prepared in three compartment sink. Cross contamination not observed. Observed approximately 15 live roaches behind 3 compartment sink on wall Observed 2 live roaches in between cove molding and wall in ware washing area Observed 1 live roach on wall in ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach on pipe in prep area next to ware washing area Observed 1 live roach on ground in dry produce storage area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground in prep area. Repeat Violation.”
“Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance.”
**MOONLITE DINER
6201 N ANDREWS AVE.
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 8/20
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on ground in ware washing area in kitchen Observed approximately 12 live roaches on wall behind flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches on ground behind chest freezer on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach under wait station flip top cooler.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall above wait station hand wash sink in kitchen area Observed 1 dead roach on wall under shelf in on cook line in kitchen Observed 3 dead roaches inside of reach in cooler at front counter.”
“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. right to left: cut tomatoes (45F); diced tomatoes (49F); turkey (44F); feta (46F); hard boiled eggs (45F); shredded cheese (51F); sliced cheese (48F); cooked meatloaf (46F); turkey (53F); raw shrimp (44F); tuna (46F); egg whites (50F); liquid eggs (62F). Per operator items being held in unit for more than 4 hours.”
“Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon stored fully thawed commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging.”
“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. Operator set up three compartment sink and called for service.”
“Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.”
“Required employee training expired for some employees.”
**EAT AND RUN SUBS
16775 N. MIAMI AVE.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 8/20
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent dropping on top of water heater, 20+ rodent droppings on the floor under the fryers, 20+ rodent droppings on the floor under the display case at the front counter handwashing, and 5 droppings on the floor under mop sink.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on the curtain in the entrance of the kitchen.”
“Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 25+ droppings on the floor under the 3 compartment sink, 10+ droppings on the floor under the bread shelves.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with old food debris.”
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with old food debris.”
**EL MACHETICO
9674 NW 25TH ST.
DORAL
ORDERED SHUT 8/20
18 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling inside of the handwash sink in the kitchen. Also observed 1 live roach inside of sanitizer water at the triple sink. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor under the steam table. Observed 1 live roach crawling on black cabinet at front counter coffee and pastry area. Observed 2 live roach crawling inside of dry coffee cabinet at front counter coffee and pastry area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7+ dead roaches under preparation table in the kitchen. Employee started cleaning under preparation table at time of inspection. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor at front counter. Observed 5 dead roaches inside of clean container inside of dry coffee cabinet at coffee and pastry area.”
“Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee began making coffee without first washing her hands after handling dirty dishes from customers table.”
“Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.”
“Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 1 box of sweet plantains store on floor under prep table in the middle of the kitchen. Also observed 1 box of onions store on floor under prep table in the middle of the kitchen.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap at time of inspection.”
**CHILL N KENDALL PLACE
9065 SW 107TH AVE
KENDALL
ORDERED SHUT 8/20
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15+ live flying insects flying and landing inside containers directly touching chocolate crunch bar, graham crackers, gummy worms, chopped pecans, Oreo cookies, chocolate chip cookie, Kit Kats, peanut butter cup, containers at front counter. Observed 2 live flying insects flying and landing inside containers directly touching white chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips at front counter. Observed 5+ live flying insects flying under front counter landing on brownie and cookie sheet tray. Observed 3+ live flying insects flying and landing on top of toppings reach in cooler at front counter. Observed 5+ live flies flying around dish machine. Observed 3+ live flying insects near reach in freezer in back prep area. Observed 5+ flying insects flying and landing on clean equipment at triple sink. Observed 20+ live flying insects landing on sponges at triple sink.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15+ live flying insects flying and landing inside containers directly touching chocolate crunch bar, graham crackers, gummy worms, chopped pecans, Oreo cookies, chocolate chip cookie, Kit Kats, peanut butter cup, containers at front counter. Observed 2 live flying insects flying and landing inside containers directly touching white chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips at front counter.”
“Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper hanging on dry food rack in back prep room. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table at front counter.”
“Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.”
**FAMILY KITCHEN RESTAURANT AND CATERING
3134 WEST COMMERCIAL BLUD.
TAMARAC
ORDERED SHUT 8/18
12 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground at front door in dining room Observed approximately 15 live roaches in between wall and reach in cooler in dry storage area Observed approximately 20 live roaches on ground and behind chest freezers in dry storage area. Observed approximately 2 live roaches on ground under oven in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on ground under 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on oven in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach in 1 door stainless reach in cooler in 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. 2 door stainless: pickles (59F); cooked pork (59F); cooked beans (59F); raw chicken wings (59F); cooked gravy (60F); raw turkey wings (65F); operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today 1 door stainless: cooked chicken (48F); cooked pork (49F). operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today 1 door glass in dry storage: cooked chicken (51F); cooked turkey (48F); cooked goat (46F) operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. pickles (80F) being held at front counter. Unknown time out of temperature.”
“No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. No 3 compartment or ware washing machine provided in establishment.”
“Required employee training expired for all employees.”
**THE LICKING SOUTH BEACH
754-758 WASHINGTON AVE.
MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 8/19
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at ware washing area two live roaches crawling on the ground. Observed a live roach crawling on the wall next to prep sink at prep area. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor at cook line.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on the floor next to prep sink at prep area.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed MAC AND CHEESE (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk marinade (70F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at walk in cooler a plastic tray with no handle used to portion pasta sauce.”
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.”
**SEPH RESTAURANT & BAKERY
1362 NE 163RD ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 8/19
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a potato with gnaw bites by the hot water heater.”
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50+ rodent droppings on the floor under kitchen handwashing sink, 5+ dropping on top shelves where clean utensils are stored, 10+ rodent droppings on the floor by hot water heater, 3 rodent droppings on the shelves where chemicals are stored, 20+ rodent droppings on the floor under seasoning shelves and 25+ rodent droppings on the floor under the front counter steam table.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot holding box in the front counter soiled.”
“Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors under 3 compartment sink, reach in coolers, steam table, fryers and stove heavily soiled.”
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handwashing sink blocked by plates.”
RE-INSPECTION 8/20
“Observed 10+ rodent droppings on the floor under reach in cooler in the kitchen and 4 rodent droppings on the floor behind reach in freezer.”
**CM CHICKEN
1256 NE 163RD ST.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 8/19
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10+ rodent droppings on the floor under the fryers and 3+ rodent droppings on the back door window.”
“Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 15+ dropping on the floor under the 3 compartment sink, 5+ droppings by the back door window, 20+ droppings on the floor at the front counter, 5+ droppings on the floor under the boba station,”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor next to oil filter in the back.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen storage shelves soiled.”
**FAMILY KITCHEN RESTAURANT AND CATERING
3134 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 8/18
12 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground at front door in dining room Observed approximately 15 live roaches in between wall and reach in cooler in dry storage area Observed approximately 20 live roaches on ground and behind chest freezers in dry storage area. Observed approximately 2 live roaches on ground under oven in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on ground under 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on oven in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach in 1 door stainless reach in cooler in 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. 2 door stainless: pickles (59F); cooked pork (59F); cooked beans (59F); raw chicken wings (59F); cooked gravy (60F); raw turkey wings (65F); operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today 1 door stainless: cooked chicken (48F); cooked pork (49F). operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today 1 door glass in dry storage: cooked chicken (51F); cooked turkey (48F); cooked goat (46F) operator states items have been held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. pickles (80F) being held at front counter. Unknown time out of temperature.”
“Required employee training expired for all employees.”
**BOARDWALK BAR & GRILL
31044 AVENUE A
BIG PINE KEY
ORDERED SHUT 8/19
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 10 rodent droppings found on top of dish machine.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato cuter blade is soiled.”
“Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.”
“In walk-in cooler Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 56F, cooked broccoli 52F, shredded lettuce 53F items were transfer to another walk-in cooler that is cold holding at 42F or below as per operator these items were in the beer cooler under 4 hours.”
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