BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Below is a list of places inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation last week.
Multiple violations were found at popular restaurants, bar and grills, pizzerias and even a bagel shop in South Florida.
All the places ordered shut were allowed to re-open following ordered clean-up and re-inspection.
**BOKAMPER’S
3115 NE 32ND AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 8/7
28 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At least one live roach observed inside container of opened rice paper on table at sushi prep station.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach observed on floor in back prep area near kitchen. 2. At least one live roach observed inside container of opened rice paper on table at sushi prep station. See Stop Sale. 3. One live roach observed crawling on food prep table in sushi prep. 4. One live roach observed in storage container with wrapped bamboo rollers for sushi on table at sushi prep. 5. One live roach observed inside storage container with sauce bottles on table at sushi prep area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed one dead roach on food prep table behind rice cooker in back prep area near kitchen. 2. One dead roach observed on floor next to single door reach in cooler in sushi prep area. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized both areas.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger patty (112F - Hot Holding) in alto sham in kitchen. Operator removed and placed in the oven to reheat to 155F or higher.”
“Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around soda machine drink storage in dry storage area.”
“Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. 1. Two flip top cooler doors at the cook line repaired with duct tape.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Standing water on floor in front of arctic air two drawer reach in cooler unit with cook top grill on top at cook line in kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above fryers above cookline in the kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on reach in coolers opposite the cook line in the kitchen. 3. Exterior door handles and frame on two door arctic air reach in cooler at expo line.”
“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bagged romaine stored in shelf above ready to eat Marinara sauce at two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
**QUARTERDECK SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
12310 WEST SUNRISE BLVD.
PLANTATION
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 8/5
6 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed by walk in cooler - 6 live roaches crawling on storage rack and syrup boxes.”
“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 at cooling drawer at main grill - chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawer at main grill - chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Repeat Violation.”
**DOMINOS PIZZA
12225 SW 112TH ST.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 8/6
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed waste water from the 3 compartment sink and mop sink backing up at the floor drain. Inside of the establishment at dishwashing area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in floor drain at 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and eliminated dead roach.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese cheddar (47F - Cold holding); potato bites (46F Cold holding) at reach in cooler pizza station. As per operator products have been in cooler for 5 hours. Operator segregated and discarded products. observed cooked pasta (50F - Cold holding); potato bites (46F Cold holding) at reach in cooler pizza station. As per operator products have been in cooler for 5 hours.”
**QUICK BITE THAI AND SUSHI
470 WEST HILLSBORO BLVD.
DEERFIELD BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 8/9
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed one dead roach on floor near dry storage rack in dry storage area.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed two live roaches on floor in front of two door reach in cooler in ware wash area. 2. Observed approximately eight live roaches observed on castor wheels of two door reach in cooler in ware wash area.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs observed stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned utensils stored in container at food prep table not inverted.”
**SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL
809 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
PLANTATION
ORDERED SHUT 8/9
4 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in the bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on hanging glasses over the service bar at the bar in the dining room. Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the hanging glass rack over the service bar at the bar in the dining room Approximately 40 live small flying insects landing on the ice scoop, drink syrup bottles and clean drink glasses at the bar in the dining room. Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the walls around the door from the expo/wait station in the dining room to the kitchen.”
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION 8/10
“5 live small flying insects landing on the hanging glass rack at the bar 2 live small flying insects landing on clean utensils at the dish area 2 live small flying insects landing on serving grates on a shelf near the dish area 2 live small flying insects landing on dry goods boxes in the dry storage area in the kitchen.”
**BAGELS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE
10281 WEST SAMPLE ROAD
CORAL SPRINGS
ORDERED SHUT 8/9
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Storage room separate from kitchen 1. Approx. 12 rodent droppings on window sill in storage room separate from kitchen. 2. Approx. 15 rodent droppings on bagel trays in storage room separate from kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1 Dead roach behind entry door to office, away from kitchen. 1 Dead on floor behind ice machine in storage room. 1 Dead on floor by storage room exit door.”
“Equipment in poor repair. KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER RIGHT-; cooked noodles (50F); butter (50F) items held in unit less than 4 hours. Observed door in disrepair.”
“Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled up clothing after washing hands and putting gloves on and continued to prep customer’s orders.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. KITCHEN 2DOOR;Butter (54F); Cut Melon (57F) Tuna salad( 54F) 2. KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER RIGHT-; cooked noodles (50F); butter (50F) items held in unit less than 4 hours. Observed door in disrepair.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline; sausage (125F); home fries (122F), in unit less than 4 hrs., observed items under no temperature control.”
“Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.”
**EXPRESS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1401 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
NORTH LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 8/8
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 7/16/24
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on floor next to the prep sink in the kitchen. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor underneath the shelf that houses rice, flour, dried beans in the kitchen. Observed 15 rodent droppings on shelf above prep table in the kitchen. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor in storage room. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath employee bathroom sink. Observed 1 rodent droppings on the floor at hallway leading into the kitchen. Observed 2 rodent droppings on the floor front counter next to the supera reach-in cooler. Observed 1 rodent dropping behind beverage cooler front counter. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the floor at the end of the bar.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top; sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (59F - Cold Holding); pikliz (59F - Cold Holding) I flip tip cooler per employee held less than two hours. Observed cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding) in containers on prep table out in room temp pic stated less than two hours.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw oxtail out at room temperature sitting in empty prep sink,”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and flour. Repeat Violation.”
“Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots and cabbage stored on the floor in kitchen.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**SHINJU JAPANESE BUFFET
8800 SW 72ND STREET
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 8/8
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed a fly landing on cooked tempura in the kitchen area. Observed one fly landing on mandarin oranges and milkflake dessert on buffet.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies flying around the kitchen area, one landing on top of the tempura vegetable. Observed one fly landing on top of mandarin oranges and milkflake dessert on buffet.”
“Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper on top of an open of bag of rice.”
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on the sushi bar with no hair restraint while preparing sushi rolls.”