Rodent droppings in yeast found in South Florida bakery

SUNRISE, Fla. – Things seemed to have gone from bad to worse at Sunset Bakery in Sunrise. 

State records show the bakery was ordered shut for the second time, this month, last week. This time, an Inspector found rodent droppings in the yeast and a "stop sale" was ordered. 

Inspectors have been to Sunset eight times this year and eight times last year.

A roach issue was found at Steve's Pizza in Cooper City last week as well.

According to state records no restaurants were ordered shut in Miami-Dade County last week. 

All the place mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean up and then a re-inspection. 

SUNSET BAKERY
6941 SUNSET STRIP
SUNRISE 

ORDERED SHUT 10/24/17
4 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ALSO ORDERED SHUT 10/9/17
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 8/18/16
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 11/20/14

"Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 dry droppings on a dough rolling machine in a prep area and 6 more droppings on a dough mixing machine in the front prep area. Observed approximately 20 dry rodent droppings on the floor in the dry food storeroom. Observed approximately 25 to 30 dry and moist droppings on the floor in the rear prep area . Observed 5 dry droppings on a cart in the rear prep area. Observed 3 moist droppings on the lid of a container of salt on a prep table shelf in the front prep area. Observed 2 dry droppings in a container of yeast in the front prep area, (see stop sale). 2 dry droppings on the lid of a container of sugar in the front prep area. **Repeat Violation**"

"Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 2 rodent droppings in a container of yeast."

"Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**"

"Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall under the hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**" 

STEVE'S PIZZA
5866 FLAMINGO ROAD
COOPER CITY

ORDERED SHUT 10/24/17
18 VIOLATIONS FOUND

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live near hand washing sink 1 live under prep table 1 live walk in kitchen area 2 live in roach trap **Repeat Violation**"

"Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead as you walk in the door to prep area. 3 dead near pizza oven 3 dead behind door 4 dead under prep tables 1 dead under pizza station More than 100 dead in roach trap in front counter More than 10 dead in roach trap in back prep area next to dry storage shelf More than 10 dead in roach trap in between dry storage and back door. **Repeat Violation**" 

"Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**"

"No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees." 

"Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Shelf next to pizza station."


About the Author:

Jeff Weinsier joined Local 10 News in September 1994. He is currently an investigative reporter for Local 10. He is also responsible for the very popular Dirty Dining segments.