Below is a list of places that were ordered shut last week.
Restaurants in Florida are inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
All the places ordered shut were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
**LE GENIE RESTAURANT
178 NE 167TH STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 2/26
42 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25+ rodent dropping on top of the seasoning shelf in the kitchen, 8+ dropping by the hand washing sink in the kitchen, 15+ dropping by the dishwasher machine, 10+ dropping under the cook line, 15+ dropping behind the reach in cooler at the front counter, approximately 10+ droppings on top of the shelves where plates are stored, 15+ dropping in the dry storage area.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.”
“Accumulation of debris inside ware washing machine.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.”
“Bathroom floors not in good condition. Observed both bathrooms soiled.”
“Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates and clean utensils stored on a soiled shelf.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.”
“Dish machine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dish machine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine (0PPM- chlorine) not dispensing sanitizer.”
“Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Throughout the kitchen.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on the ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.”
“Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line, dishwasher machine, hand washing sink, and 3 compartment sink heavily soiled.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters, stove top, and fryers heavily soiled.”
“Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed raw snapper fish in the walk in cooler not in original box, operator unable to provide invoice.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cooked chicken over cooked goat in the walk in cooler.”
“Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato sauce (63F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (64F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (64F - Cold Holding); crab mix (68F - Cold Holding); saltfish (60F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. Observed raw shelled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (63F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (64F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (64F - Cold Holding); crab mix (68F - Cold Holding); salt fish (60F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (97F - Hot Holding); boiled plantains (97F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the prep table since 3 hours before inspection, as per operator.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. In the kitchen, operator placed new soap.”
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall at the front counter. Observed hole in the wall next to the dishwasher.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION: 2/27
“Observed approximately 15+ droppings behind the reach in cooler at the front counter, 5 droppings under the 3 compartment sink, 3 dropping under hand washing sink.”
**RANDY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
13420 NW 7TH AVENUE.
NORTH MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 2/28
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead rodent present. Observed 2 dead rodents on glue traps on the floor underneath the shelves in dry storage room by kitchen area.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under shelves in kitchen area.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork held for more than 24/hrs. without date marked inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023.”
**RIO’S CAFE AND GRILL
3837 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
POMPANO BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 2/26
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Three live roaches behind hand sink faucet in kitchen. 2. One live roach in storage drawer under hand sink in kitchen. 3. One live roach in boxed foil on counter by hand wash sink in kitchen. 4. One live roach in dry storage cabinet in kitchen. 5. One live roach in water heater pan, next to cook line in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1. Two dead roaches behind hand sink cabinet in kitchen. 2. Three dead roaches in cabinet under hand sink in kitchen. 3. One dead roach next to reach in cooler at the front counter. 4. One dead roach in light shield in kitchen.”
“Food stored on floor. Bagged rice stored on the floor in kitchen.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION: 2/27
“One live roach on cabinet drawer with coffee and single serve trays at front counter. 3. Three live roaches on floor at front counter.”
**GRIO EXPRESS
4308 N. STATE ROAD 7
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 2/27
13 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water at three compartment sink, hand washing sink employee bathroom.”
“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cellphone than engage in food preparation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of frozen chicken, pork sitting out on freezer chest in room temperature.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onions and peppers (63F - Cold Holding); pikla (62F - Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen per operator held less than four hours. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (105F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of steam table. Per operator less than 4 hours.”
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**BROTHER’S BAR-B-QUE
3600 NW 183RD ST.
MIAMI GARDENS
INSPECTION DATE 2/28
26 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live flies flying around the garbage can and hand washing sink, approximately 10+ live flies flying around in the kitchen and resting on the wall, approximately 5+ live flies resting on the single service items on the rack of the kitchen.”
“Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed can foods and single serving items stored inside the bathroom with working toilet on a shelf.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Entire establishment.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flattop and fryer baskets soiled.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs (63F - Ambient temperature) stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 24 hours, as per operator. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); pork soup mix (52F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (53F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler since Monday 2/26/24, as per operator. Observed collard greens (102F - Reheating); sweet potatoes (87F - Reheating) on the steam table reheating for more than 2 hours, as per operator.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed raw marinated chicken in the reach in cooler, operator unaware when item was prepared.”
“Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed steam table in disrepair with a pipe leaking and not maintaining food items to the appropriate temperature. Operator is aware not to store any food items until unit is fixed.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink.”