South Florida TGI Friday's, Carrabba's, Subway ordered shut by inspectors

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Three dead rodents were found in Belkuhy's Place Cafeteria in Opa-locka last week.

Records show that an inspector also found 200 rodent droppings in the restaurant.

La Fontana Pizzeria in Coral Springs was shut for six days.

Records show inspectors went back several times to reinspect, but roach issues continued.

La Fontana was finally allowed to reopen on April 13.

Meanwhile, raw sewage issues forced the closure of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Miami Beach.

Inspectors were at the TGI Friday's in Pembroke Pines based on a complaint.

Roaches were found in several places throughout the kitchen.

Below is list of places and some of their violations.

All the places mentioned were allowed to reopen following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.

***Bahamian Reef Seafood

7836 NW 44th St.

Sunrise

Ordered shut April 11

Inspection based on complaint

15 violations found

Also ordered shut Aug. 12, 2015

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on the kitchen floor on the cooks line. 1 under the top of a prep table near the 3 compartment sink. 1 on the wall next to shelving used for storing clean . 2 in a crack under the wooden top of a prep table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**."

"Dead roaches on premises. 1 on a shelf under a prep table by the 3 compartment sink. 3 on the kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**"

"Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 cans of roach spray on a shelf under a prep table."

"Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken at 65°F in the steam table, that is not turned, on on the cooks line. The chicken was put in the walk-in cooler. macaroni and cheese at 65-102°F in a turned off steam table on the cooks line. . This was also moved to the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**."

"Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice dated 3/23/17, stew gravy dated 1/22/17 , Johnny cakes dated 11/31/16 , grits dated 4/1/17 and steam gravy dated 3/31/17 in the walk-in cooler."

***La Fontana

2890 N. University Drive

Coral Springs

Originally ordered shut April 7

Inspection based on complaint

29 violations found

Not allowed to reopen April 8

Not allowed to reopen April 10

Not allowed to reopen April 11

Not allowed to reopen April 12

Finally allowed to reopen April 13

"From inspection on 2017-04-07: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed with pizza cooler in pizza station. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-08: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-10: Observed the same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-11: Observed rusted shelves during callback inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-12: **Time Extended**."

"From inspection on 2017-04-07: High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in the back storage room with the hand wash sink in it. Observed 1 live roach under preparation table that with plates stored above it in rear food preparation room with dish machine. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall behind the large pizza flip top cooler in pizza station. Observed 1 live roach crawling under front counter display cooler in pizza station. Observed 1 live roach behind white Frigidaire reach in freezer near triple sink. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on the dish machine in rear food preparation room. Observed 1 live roach on black rolling cart in back food preparation room. Observed 1 live roach crawling on paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in pizza station. Observed another 1 live roach crawling on wall to the right of hand wash sink in pizza station. Owner was instructed to clean and sanitize these areas. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-08: Observed 1 live roach crawling on white Frigidaire reach in freezer. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor in the dining room area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the walk in cooler door. Observed 1 live roach crawling behind black Avanti reach in wine cooler near back storage room. Observed 3 live roaches on the dish machine. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall behind plate storage storage rack in the kitchen across from dish machine. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall near rack with beer across from pizza station. Observed 2 live roaches behind the pizza cooler in the pizza station. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wooden pizza tray on top of display cooler in pizza station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-10: 1 on the floor by the walk-in cooler. 4 in a seam inside the wine cooler. 1 on the wall above bags of flour. 1 on the wall under a dry board of the 3 compartment sink. 1 on the wall by the water heater. 1 on the walk near a rear door. 1 in a ceramic pan on a prep table. 2 on a shelf above a prep table near the dish machine. 1 on the floor under the sprayer sink by the dish machine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-11: Observed approximately 20 dead roaches throughout kitchen area, 1 dead inside reachin cooler in prep area in rear, 2 dead on prep table by front-line, 1 live roach on wall by the walk in cooler, 3 live roaches on wall by the dishwasher area on the wall, 3 live roaches on the the reach in cooler by the prep area, 2 live roaches on the by the exit door, 3 on floor by pizza station**Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-11: Observed 2 live roaches at the pizza area, 3 live roaches at kitchen area, 2 dead roaches in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-12: Observed 1 on wall by entrance, 1 on counter by pizza station, 2 on reachin cooler in dishwashing area, 1 on ceiling in prep area, 1 on floor in prep area, 1 on floor in dishwashing area, 1 on floor by rear door, 1 dead on floor in prep area, 2 on prep table in dishwashing area, 3 on top of dishwashing machine, 1 on wall by dish rack in dishwashing area, 1 on ceiling in prep area, 1 in ceiling by rear door. **Time Extended**."

"From inspection on 2017-04-07: Intermediate - Meat slicer soiled with old food debris. Observed near triple sink, old food debris on meat slicer. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-08: Food debris observed. Still needs cleaning. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-10: Observed that the blade and blade guard are still soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-11: Observed dirty meat slicer **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-12: **Time Extended**."

"From inspection on 2017-04-07: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-08: Still not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-10: Observed the same. Books have been ordered. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-11: Observed no employee training during callback inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-04-12: 2 live on exterior of reachin cooler in dishwashing area, 1 on front counter by pizza area, 1 on wall by entrance door, 1 on ceiling in prep area, 1 on floor in prep area, 1 on floor in dishwashing area, 2 on prep table in dishwashing area, 3 on top of dishwashing machine, 1 on wall by dish rack in dishwashing area, 1 on ceiling in prep area, 1 in ceiling by rear door. Time Extended** **Time Extended**."

***TGI Friday's

90 N. University Drive

Pembroke Pines

Ordered shut April 14

Inspection based on complaint

20 violations found

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in drawer of 2 door freezer on cook line, operator discarded roaches and cleaned and sanitized the area 5 live near hand sink next to oven. 3 live under prep table next to 6 door prep cooler."

"Dead roaches on premises. 1 fresh under hand sink next to oven 1 fresh under pick up station 3 dry dead on wait station near pick up window.. 1 dry dead in cabinet next to entry of pick up window 1 dry dead big roach in light shield cover over prep area."

"Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 5 fresh dead roaches on trap under pick up window 7 fresh dead under prep table next to 6 door cooler."

"Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On floor next to triple sink gold drain cover."

"Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on 6 door cooler in prep area, employee scrubbed handles."

"Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. On iced tea machine next across from pick up window, manager protected."

Friday's released a statement: "We are working closely with our pest control vendor to actively and quickly address any issues at hand and prevent future problems. As such, the health department has done a re-inspection and provided approval to reopen the restaurant, confirming we have met their standards of operation and gone above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of our guests."

***Carrabba's Italian Grill

3921 Collins Ave.

Miami Beach

Ordered shut April 10

15 violations found

"Raw sewage on ground of establishment in the kitchen area where employees preparing food and draining out onto the bar area on the outside visible to the guest."

***Arline's Seafood Restaurant

2770 NW 167th St.

Miami Gardens

Ordered shut April 12

18 violations found

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches observed crawling on the floor behind a reach in freezer located on the west side of the kitchen. Approximately 3 live roaches observed on the wall in the mop sink closet behind a closed door on west side of kitchen."

"Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Rodent bait uncovered inside mop sink closet. Operator removed."

"Establishment advertised grouper on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. As per operator the establishment ran out of grouper and began using Swai as a grouper substitute for the menu item "Grouper Fingers"."

"Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Employee put on gloves to work with food without washing hands first."

"Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handling raw eggs and raw shrimp, went to handling ready to eat foods such as sausage without changing gloves."

***Subway

21151 S. Dixie Highway

Goulds

Ordered shut April 13

Inspection based on complaint

12 violations found

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 lives under Food line front counter area, one under ice tea machine in the lobby ,one under three compartments sink."

"Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead in lobby cabinets underneath soda machine, one in counter ( coffee machine area)."

"Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles."

***Sang's Chinese

1925 NE 163rd St.

North Miami Beach

Ordered shut April 11

11 violations found

Also ordered shut July 30, 2014

"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches under preparation table in spider the kitchen, approximately 8 live roaches on wall by dish washing machine at the northeast side of the kitchen and approximately 12 live roaches on top of the dish washer."

***Belkuhy's Place Cafeteria

1100 Alibaba Ave.

Opa-locka

Ordered shut April 10

19 violations

"Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 200 dried droppings and approximately 20 moist droppings on the floor of the working walk in cooler."

"Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Nesting materials present on the floor in both the non-working and working walk in coolers."

"Dead rodent present. Observed 3 dead rodents, 2 of the rodents are on the floor in a non-working walk in cooler, this non working walk in cooler leads into a working walk in cooler were the third dead rodent was observed on the floor."

"Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on the kitchen floor underneath the hand wash sink."

"Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Back door screen is torn in many places on the door."