State records show Dragon City in Davie was the only restaurant kitchen in South Florida that was ordered shut last week.
Records show Dragon City was ordered shut due to a roach issue and it is not the first time roaches have been spotted there.
No places were ordered shut in Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys, however, below there are several honorable mentions.
Dragon City was allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
**DRAGON CITY
6708 STIRLING ROAD
DAVIE
ORDERED SHUT 3/4
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on table next rice warmer in kitchen. 2 live roaches under unused slicer on shelf under prep table in kitchen. I live roach crawling next to closed container containing bowls under prep table in kitchen. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Repeat Violation.”
(ROACH ISSUE FOUND 8/4/23 AND 2/15/23)
“Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor behind microwave in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under prep table in kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass front cooler in cook line ; cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) pulled from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind chest freezers in storage room.”
**LA ESQUINA DE LA FAMA
1388 SW 8TH STREET
MIAMI
INSPECTION DATE 3/4
29 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insect inside of cafeteria area and 4 live flying insects in kitchen area.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in dry storage.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (51 F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (62 F - Cold Holding); liquid whole eggs (62 F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (53 F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (53 F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (52 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); butter (53 F - Cold Holding) located inside of reach cooler in kitchen. As per operator, stored inside the reach in cooler overnight.”
“Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed outer openings not protected at cafeteria area of establishment. The walls have large openings by the when in shutters are pulled up during operation. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid.”
“Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils not stored with handle facing up under steam table in kitchen. Observed pots stored on soiled surface above 3 compartment sink.”
“Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen area at 48 F. Observed reach in cooler inside dry storage room across ice machine at 51 F.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink inside of bar area.”
**EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT
7050 SW 8TH STREET
MIAMI
INSPECTION DATE 3/6
24 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 lives flies flying in the preparation area near black pizza oven not touching food, and also 3 live flies flying near the three compartment sinks located at front counter.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor, near preparation area.”
“Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at back kitchen area.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler handle soiled, located at back preparation area.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.”
“Observed Storage area not maintained clean and organized.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aluminum pot full of ice stored inside hand sink, located at front counter.”
**KAM WOW
12895 SW 42ND STREET
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 3/5
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under spray sink at ware washing area. Observed 2 dead roaches inside bathroom, 1 behind the door and the other inside the cabinet.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ribs at reach in cooler at cook line.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease next to the 3 compartment sink.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at dining area.”
“No certified food manager for establishment.”