HIALEAH, Fla. — Records show a clear problem inside the Westland Mall.
Two restaurants, Kelly’s Cajun Grill and Danny’s Pizza Miami Style, were recently ordered shut after inspectors found rodent activity.
At Kelly’s, inspectors found dozens of rodent droppings throughout the kitchen, including around the handwashing sink, ice machine, kitchen floor and food-storage areas. Inspectors also found a mold-like buildup inside the ice machine, food being held at improper temperatures and other violations.
And this isn’t the first time Kelly’s has been shut down over rodents. The restaurant was also ordered shut in July for rodent issues. It was ordered shut again on Sept. 21, with 18 violations cited.
At Danny’s Pizza Miami Style, inspectors found more than 20 rodent droppings behind chest freezers, along with droppings under the three-compartment sink. Inspectors also found a hole in a wall and food being held at an unsafe temperature. The restaurant was ordered shut on Sept. 21.
Local 10 News has reached out to Westland Mall management for comment.
**KELLY’S CAJUN GRILL
WESTLAND MALL
HIALEAH
ORDERED SHUT 9/21
18 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 7/20/26 (RODENT ISSUES)
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings next to hand wash sink. Observed 4 rodent droppings on top of soda syrup case next to ice machine. Observed approximately +17 rodent droppings on floor at kitchen area, and approximately +20 rodent droppings under and next to ice machine at kitchen area. Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of seasoning containers at dry storage area.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy chicken (47F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen, as per operator less than 1 hour. Repeat Violation.”
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall next to 3 compartment sink.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded fish fillets (128F - Hot Holding) on steam table at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour”
“Food manager certification expired.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.”
“Required employee training expired for all employees.”
**DANNY’S PIZZA MIAMI STYLE
WESTLAND MALL
HIALEAH
ORDERED SHUT 9/21
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately +20 rodent droppings behind chest freezers at kitchen area. Observed 2 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.”
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to kitchen door entrance.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked spaghetti (112F - Hot Holding) on stove, as per operator less than 1 hour.”
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