Sewage and wastewater issue leads to state-ordered closure at Benihana

Benihana in Miramar. (Google Maps)

Below is a list of places that were inspected last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

According to state records, two were ordered shut, and a ā€œfollow-up inspectionā€ was ordered at a third.

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All the places ordered shut were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and then a re-inspection.

**BENIHANA

3261 SW 160TH AVENUE

MIRAMAR

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

ORDERED SHUT 10/11

2 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ā€œSewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. -bar area -sushi station -4 drains in kitchen area, -2 drains in dishwasher area. -outside of back entrance door by the grease trap Cannot be isolated. Observed employee stepping on sewage. One employee peeling raw shrimp.ā€

ā€œFloor area(s) covered with standing water. -Dining room area, below customers tables and seats. -Bar area -Front counter facing sushi station-kitchen area.ā€

**FRITANGA MONIMBO KENDALL

7173 SW 117TH AVENUE

KENDALE LAKES AREA

ORDERED SHUT 10/8

21 VIOLATIONS FOUND

ā€œRoach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 Roach crawling up wall near stove in kitchen area. Also observed 1 roach crawling on mixer on preparation table in kitchen. Observed 1 roach crawling up wall in bathroom near kitchen.ā€

ā€œLive, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 flies flying around preparation areas in kitchen. Observed 1 fly land on pastry shelf at front counter.ā€

ā€œInsect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Fly zapper stored above cooking oil in back of kitchen.ā€

ā€œRaw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese inside reach in cooler.ā€

ā€œBowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as scoop in rice bucket.ā€

ā€œCeiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 4 ceiling tiles with water damage in dining area above steam table.ā€

ā€œExterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exterior door at back of kitchen that leads to the outside.ā€

ā€œFood stored under dripping water line. Observed at reach in cooler located in the kitchen by main entrance.ā€

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 10/9

ā€œObserved 2 live roaches crawling up wall above 3 compartment sink located in the kitchen area, also observed 5 dead roaches on mop sink located next to 3 compartment sink inside the kitchen and 2 dead roaches under the 3 compartment sink. Operator provided pest control receipt conducted on 10/08.ā€

**CHICKEN KITCHEN

1565 SUNSET DRIVE

SOUTH MIAMI

INSPECTION BASED ON A COMPLAINT

INSPECTION DATE 10/11

6 VIOLATIONS FOUND

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

ā€œLive, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects at front counter area flying and landing on storage cabinets. Observed approximately 6 live small flying insects flying and landing on boxes of condiment cups and aluminum pan in prep area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on the walls in the hallway beverage closet. Observed approximately 7 live small insects throughout the lobby and beverage area of the establishment landing on walls, mirrors and tables.ā€

ā€œWall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at walls above point of sales system soiled with approximately 15 dead flying insects.ā€

ā€œPesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 containers of STEM fly bug spray under point of sale system.ā€

ā€œNonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up at cook line.ā€

ā€œTime/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front display steam table sweet plantains (122F - Hot Holding); as per operator for 30 minutes from oven. Operator placed into oven to begin reheating. Repeat Violation.ā€


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