Roaches found inside Jerk Machine, Caribbean Cafe

LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Inspectors ordered Jerk Machine in Lauderhill shut last week following a complaint to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Inspectors found 19 violations, including a roach issue in the kitchen.

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Jerk machine was also ordered shut on July 25, 2016.

Records show state inspectors have been to Jerk Machine six times in 2016 and seven times in 2015.

Caribbean Cafe, in North Miami Beach, was also ordered shut last week.

Inspectors were at Caribbean Cafe based on a complaint, as well.

Below is a list of places and some of their violations. All the places mentioned were allowed to reopen following an ordered clean-up and re-inspection.

***Jerk Machine

4261 NW 12th St.

Lauderhill

Inspection based on complaint

Ordered shut March 29

19 violations found

Also ordered shut July 25, 2016

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches by the 3 compartments sink, 4 live roaches behind the sliding doors of the reach in cooler and 1 live roach by the prep table around the cook line."

"Dead roaches on premises, observed 1 dead roach by the 3 compartments sink."

"Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area."

"Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, jerk chicken."

"Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue."

"Floor area(s) covered with standing water."

"Food stored on floor."

***Caribbean Cafe

1442 NE 163rd St.

North Miami Beach

Inspection based on complaint

Ordered shut March 29

5 violations found

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 12 lives roaches inside reach in cooler gasket that is not in use on northeast side of the kitchen."

"Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area."

"Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris."

"Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**."