Below is a list of places that were recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
According to state records, four were ordered shut and a “follow-up inspection” was ordered on another.
No places were ordered shut last week in Broward County or the Florida Keys.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup followed by a re-inspection.
**LA PALAPA RESTAURANT SEAFOOD & GRILL
3820 NW 36TH STREET
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 11/4
29 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20+ rodent droppings on the 2 floor storage room behind the single service items, 15+ rodent droppings behind the AC unit on the 2nd floor.”
“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 15+ centipedes dead throughout the storage area on the 2nd floor. Observed rodent.”
“Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks on the floor under the single service items on the 2nd floor.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches on the 2nd floor storage room. Observed 2 dead roaches in the kitchen behind the stairwell where containers of salt, rice and beans are stored.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 flies in the kitchen by the prep area. Observed 1 live fly landing on the dough in the prep area.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live fly landing on the dough in the prep area.”
“Dish machine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher’s (Chlorine 0ppm).”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.”
**ALEGRIA BY EL RANCHERITO
8383 NW 12TH STREET
DORAL
ORDERED SHUT 11/6
28 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 live flies in bar area, inside blender machine. Observed 20 live flies in produce area in back of kitchen. Observed 3 live flies near reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Observed 5 live flies in warehouse wash area.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave soiled.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork. Observed raw pork stored above raw fish.”
“Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain cord draining into pitcher in beer cooler at bar area.”
“Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee use personal cellphone, then begin cooking without hand wash. Inspector coached owner on proper hand wash techniques.”
“Dish machine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in ware wash area with 0 ppm sanitizer. Observed dishwasher machine in bar area with 0 ppm sanitizer.”
“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 in ware wash area. Observed no soap at hand sink at bar area. Repeat Violation.”
**BIG CRAZY TACO
436 NORTH KROME AVE.
HOMESTEAD
ORDERED SHUT 11/6
40 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on steam table in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on wall near stove in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under steam table in kitchen.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 dead flies in kitchen near reach in cooler.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insect killer stored on shelf in kitchen.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulate food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomato (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Beans (62F - Cold Holding); Green Sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Beef (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were prepared the previous day.”
“Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or ware washing area. Observed vape device located on food handling table in dining area.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**VARSOL BY AKASHI
3423 MAIN HIGHWAY
COCONUT GROOVE
ORDERED SHUT 11/4
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches on sticky control device located on wall in kitchen area above prep table, rice cookers and storage shelves with clean serving dishes and uncovered to go containers. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall in same area around control device behind the shelf hooks in kitchen area.”
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 dead roaches on sticky control device located on wall in kitchen area above prep table, rice cookers and storage shelves with clean serving dishes and uncovered to go containers.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar ice machine.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi counter prep table krab salad mix (55F - Cold Holding). As per cook for 1.5 hours. Chef placed into reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed 3 rice cookers of sushi rice not time marked for time as a public health control procedures. As per chef sushi rice has been in place for 1.5 hours since opening.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot lamp tempura shrimp (77F - Hot Holding). As per cook for 1 hour, chef turned on lamp light.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen across from dish machine blocked by serving trays and rolling cart. Observed at bar hand sink blocked by reach in freezer. Repeat Violation.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 11/5
“Callback inspection observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall in kitchen area above prep table, near microwave.”
**94TH AERO SQUADRON
1395 NW 57TH AVENUE
MIAMI
INSPECTION DATE 11/6
33 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies near kitchen exit door. Observed 2 live flies where soda dispenser machine is located. Observed 2 live flies in bar area. Observed 1 live fly in dining area.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed right sided ice bin soiled inside.”
“Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed container of cat food stored with dry food in dry storage area.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzles soiled with grease. Repeat Violation.”
“food stored on floor. Observed rice stored on floor near back entrance, observed cases of produce on floor of walk in cooler, observed case of potatoes stored on floor near back exit.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed by ice cream freezer reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 62F. The following TCS foods inside: mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); chipotle sauce (56F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (56F - Cold Holding) As per operator items have been in cooler more than 24 hours.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tomato (112F - Hot Holding) As per operator, tomatoes were on line under heat lamp less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator placed in steamer to keep warm.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and lamb stored above raw fish in reach in at grill station.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in kitchen area soiled. Observed back of cooking equipment soiled. Repeat Violation.”