Recent food safety inspections revealed concerning violations across several establishments.
Menchie’s, at 15798 SW 58th Street, was ordered shut due to 21 violations, including a severe roach infestation.
Similarly, roaches were found crawling on rice containers at China Yan in Homestead. Peyton’s Place Bar and Grill in The Doubletree in Sunrise continues to grapple with a persistent flying insect problem, despite prior warnings dating back to October 2023.
All the places ordered shut have been allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and then a re-inspection.
**MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT
MILLER CROSSING
15798 SW 56TH STREET
WEST KENDALL
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 12/2
21 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in control device located near preparation area entrance.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor underneath yogurt machines at back preparation area. One dead roach on floor near dry storage rack containing single service cups located near back exit door. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches inside cabinets located underneath yogurt toppings area at customer self-serve area. Observed 1 dead roach inside cabinet at front counter area.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach resting on floor underneath the yogurt machines at back preparation area. Observed one live roach crawling on yogurt dispenser at customer self service area.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed can of chocolate sauce missing label on shelf at dry storage area located next to mop sink.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near soft serve machines at back preparation area soiled with old food debris.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of slimy substance and old food debris underneath yogurt dispensers at back preparation area. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. Observed floor soiled with sticky substance in front of yogurt topping bar at customer self service area.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of yogurt dispensers soiled with old food debris. Observed shelves above 3 compartment sink soiled with old food debris.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining room.”
“Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guard missing at walk in freezer.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 12/3
“Observed slimy substance and old food debris removed from floor underneath yogurt dispenser at back preparation area and in front of toppings bar. Observed some debris removed from walk in cooler floor.”
**CHINA YAN
2846 NE 8TH STREET
HOMESTEAD
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 12/3
29 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling in dining area. Observed 1 live roach near bathroom. Also observed 9 live roaches crawling on the rice container and plastic oil container stored in the kitchen area.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw pork stored on floor. Also observed two buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in back of kitchen. Also observed Soy Sauce stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also observed box of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation.”
“*Stored food not covered. Observed ribs uncovered in reach in cooler. Also observed multiple food not covered inside the reach in freezer and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.”
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two female employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.”
“Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.”
“Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touched face and then engaged in food preparation.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice. 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 can be determined. As per Employee rice was cooked at 11:30 am rice was at 155°F hot holding.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink.”
“Required employee training expired for some employees.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 12/4
“Observed 5 live roaches crawling by rice bags stored in the kitchen area.”
**JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS
KENDALL PLACE
9001 NW 107TH AVENUE
KENDALL
ORDERED SHUT 12/5
3 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed two bathrooms out of order. As per operator pipe connected to bathroom toilets is in disrepair. As per operator when toilets are flushed sewage water begins to back up from drains and toilets. No other available working bathrooms in establishment.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stain on ceiling tile near walk in cooler.”
**FABULOUS SOUL FOOD
4924 PEMBROKE ROAD
WEST PARK
ORDERED SHUT 12/5
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under triple sink in kitchen.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches behind 2 door reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches on ground behind cook line equipment. Observed 1 live roach inside of wheel of left side 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen.”
“Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment. Grease buildup under triple sink.”
**PEYTON’S PLACE BAR & GRILL
DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON
13400 WEST SUNRISE BLVD.
SUNRISE
ORDERED SHUT 12/6
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 9/4/24
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Appropriately 38 flying insects landing on walls and roof in food preparation area - Two flying insects landing on clean plastic pans at sandwich station. - Two landing on metal shelf holding food and clean utensils at sandwich station. - Approximately 28 flying insects landing on ceiling over dish washing area. - One flying insect landing on metal pan covering food items across from cook line Repeat Violation.”
“Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawed in ROP in low boy cooler below grill.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawed in ROP in low boy cooler below grill.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored next to cooked chicken in low boy cooler below grill.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in buffet area cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); butter (43-48F - Cold Holding).”
“Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed shredded cheese not stored under sneeze guard on buffet line.”