Heavy rodent and roach activity, live flies landing on food and mold inside ice machines were just some of the violations found at restaurants across South Florida last week. — Below is a list of places recently ordered shut by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
The violations include heavy rodent and roach activity, live flies landing on food, mold inside ice machines, improper food temperatures, and serious food-handling violations.
At one restaurant, inspectors found more than 50 rodent droppings, while another still had live roaches during a follow-up inspection.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and then a re-inspection.
**GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
11624 N. KENDALL DR.
KENDALL
ORDERED SHUT 8/27
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect landing inside container of garbanzo beans at front counter. Observed 15+ live flies landing inside container of red onions under prep table in back prep area.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly landing inside container of garbanzo beans at front counter. Observed 10+ live flies flying and landing on clean equipment and inside container of garbanzo beans in dish area. Observed 15+ live flies landing inside container of red onions under prep table in back prep area. Observed 15+ live flies at mop sink, flying and landing on dry storage rack where canned goods and spices are stored. Observed 3 live flies on wall next to reach in cooler at back door.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.”
“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 reach in cooler at front counter facing front door with ambient temperature 45F. Repeat Violation.”
**KFC
7107 WEST MCNAB ROAD
NORTH LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 8/26
3 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches crawling on cove molding and wall behind deep fryers in kitchen, discussed with operator to eliminate all roaches and clean and sanitize areas.”
**ICHIMI
MIDTOWN MIAMI
3250 NE 1ST AVE
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 8/26
23 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 18 rodents droppings under Single service storage by bathrooms hallway. Observed approximately 10 droppings at floor by alcohol storage room. Observed approximately 15 droppings behind white freezers by storage next to exit back door. Observed approximately 10 droppings under three compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 droppings behind freezer by walk in cooler.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green, red and blue cutting boards soiled by prep area by ware washing.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At kitchen and prep area.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled inside walk in cooler, behind freezers by storage, by cook line and storage.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers soiled at cook line.”
“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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee started setting up three compartment sink.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 8/27
“Observed approximately 8 rodents droppings under Single service storage by bathrooms hallway. Observed approximately 6 droppings at floor by alcohol storage room. Observed approximately 5 droppings behind white freezers by storage next to exit back door. Observed approximately 5 droppings under three compartment sink. Observed approximately 4 droppings behind freezer by walk in cooler.”
**NUEVA SAN SALVADOR RESTAURANT #4
1147 NW 22ND AVE.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 8/24
35 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching face and continued to cook food. Coached employee to wash hands properly.”
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored on prep table inside Nonfood-grade bags.”
“Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork container stored over plastic bottles of milk containers stored inside walk in cooler.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored over cooked pork container at walk in cooler.”
“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. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw pork not commercially packaged at walk in freezer.”
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50+ droppings at shelves by storage. Observed approximately 25+ droppings under bags of flour at storage. Observed approximately 10+ droppings on top of cooking oil container by storage.”
“Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves cleaning and preparing food with same gloves by cook line.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (51F - Cold Holding) at prep table across cook line. As per cook closed and open cooler busy hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.’
“Observed cooked beef soup (123F - Hot Holding); refried beans (130F - Hot Holding), as per manager prepared today less than 2 hours.”
“Ware washing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Employee diluted with water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).”
“Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk containers opened not dated at walk in cooler.”
“No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by cook line.”
“Required employee training expired for some employees.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Across three compartment sink.”
“Ceiling tile missing. Observed above storage area a ceiling tiles soiled missing.”
“Dead rodent present. Observed one dead rodent stuck in a glue trap on top of shelves near bags of flour Maseca by storage.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler empty in disrepair by storage. Observed reach in cooler drawers in disrepair at cook line.”
“Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.”
“Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed shelves by storage area.”
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by exit back door.”
“Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed mop sink faucet missing near three compartment sink.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by cook line and three compartment sink and by walk in coolers.”
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by mop sink area floor tiles in disrepair. Repeat Violation”
“Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw frozen meat stored on floor by freezer. Observed raw chicken container stored on floor inside walk in freezer.”
“No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation,”
“Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by storage area. Observed hoods soiled at cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door back exit door torn.”
“Stored food not covered. Observed a container with raw chicken uncovered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation,”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicharron stored on prep table by reach in cooler thawing at room temperature.”
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom. By ware washing area and walk in freezer entrance.”
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.”
“Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at hand sink by kitchen.”
“Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of cooler by front counter. Repeat Violation.”
“Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar at front counter by coffee not labeled.”
**CLUB DE LA MILANESA
MIDTOWN MIAMI
3250 NE 1ST AVE.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 8/25
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 5/12/26 (RODENT ISSUE)
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 2/25/2026 (ROACH ISSUE)
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed around 25+ droppings under cleaning products racks storage by mop sink. Repeat Violation.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies flying around bar area, landing on clean cups and landing on walls at bar area. Observed 3 live flies flying around Dishwasher machine. Observed 3 live flies flying and landing at prep table by Milanese preparation table.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach at floor by cleaning product s storage floor.”
“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. Observed bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Repeat Violation.”
“Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee cleaning table getting soiled cups from table, and proceeded to get ice for customers by bar area.”
“Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked a raw shell eggs put it to cook at stove, and proceeded to get a clean plate to served.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep table; caramelize onions (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cheese sause (50F - Cold Holding) at prep table. As per employee rush lunch hours.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (87F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (103F - Hot Holding) inside microwave. As per cook prepared less than 1 hour.”
“Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container not dated.”
“Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answered minimum cooking temperature of chicken.”
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored inside hand sink bar area. Repeat Violation.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by ware washing area near freezer.”
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup container stored on prep table by bar area near to customers water glass bottle. Observed an open cup with water at prep area near microwave.”
“Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed scooters stored across mop sink and storage cleaning area.”
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall missing above walk in cooler.”
“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at bar area.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at prep tables throughout the kitchen and across fryer.”
“Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS boxes to go stored on floor between kitchen entrance and hallway bathroom.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on prep area across Dishwasher.”
**JOANNA’S MARKETPLACE
8247 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 8/25
17 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of grape leaves, 4lb Dolma. Operator removed can from kitchen.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies in bakery kitchen, on counter and in air above food prep table. Observed 8 live flies in kitchen area across triple sink, on canned goods and dry food storage. Observed 10+ live flies inside bag of onions in kitchen area across dish machine. Observed 6 live flies near floor drain outside of walk in cooler.”
“Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed lining romaine lettuce in deli”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10+ live flies inside bag of onions in kitchen area across dish machine.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.”
“No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at hand sink at deli counter.”
“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple knife magnets. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on bakery counter. Repeat Violation.”
“Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers with broken lids and chipped.”
“In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under board at deli counter.”
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Repeat Violation.”
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom. Observed in parts of kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation. Repeat Violation.”
**OCEAN GRILL
1075 DUVAL ST.
KEY WEST
ORDERED SHUT 8/25
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 7/16/26 (RODENT/ROACH ISSUES)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches crawling on the handwashing sink at ware washing area. Observed eight live roaches crawling on the floor under dishwasher at ware washing area. Observed one live roach crawling on glassware at ware washing area. Observed three live roaches crawling on the wall and on shelf where plates and metal cook pans are stored. Observed one live roach crawling on reach in lowboy at cook line where food is prepared. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line 2 live roaches crawling on gasket. Observed two live roaches, crawling on table slicer at prep area.”
“Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at entrance to women & men’s bathroom.”
“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. See stop sale. Observed at cook line flip top, mahi thawed original ROP packaging.”
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line tongs stored on oven handle.”
“Reach-in cooler /Reach-in freezer/ Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Surgeon interior of reach in freezer at cook line soiled with food debris.”
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at flip top workstation, mixed greens and baby arugula, stored in to go bags.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at cook line flip top raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); crab cake (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding), as per employee there since the previous night.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line flip top raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); crab cake (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding), as per employee there since the previous night.”
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe my sink with no vacuum breaker at prep area.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 8/26
“At callback inspection observed 3 live roaches on the wall in dish area around door way. Observed 2 live roaches on the wall near handwashing sink . Observed one live roaches crawling on containers over triple sink until repairs. Observed 3 dead roaches inside lift lid unit on cook line . Observed one live roach crawling on lift lid unit on cook line.”
**HURRICANE HOLE
5130 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
KEY WEST
ORDERED SHUT 8/25
14 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20+ rodent droppings on floor near reach in cooler containing sauces next to the liquor storage room. Employee removed droppings and sanitized area.”
“Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing near reach in cooler containing sauces next to liquor storage room.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in the kitchen and ware washing area.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled with food debris.”
“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at prep sink near the dishwasher.”
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers stacked together above preparation sink not properly air dried.”
“Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cove molding box of breads stored under dripping water from ac at walk in cooler.”
“Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings at walk in cooler not covered.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in some areas in the kitchen behind equipment. Also observed wall near dishwasher soiled with black substance.”
“Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under handwash sink near office.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked wings at reach in cooler across fryers.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap at time of inspection.”
“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener rusted.”
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