PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Below is a list of places recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
According to state records, five were ordered shut. Follow-up inspections were ordered on others below.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean-up and a re-inspection.
**FLORIDA CITY RESTAURANT
1209 NW 9TH AVENUE
FLORIDA CITY
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 10/24
35 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent dropping behind reach in freezer in kitchen area. Also observed over 40 rodent droppings on preparation table next to raw chicken in kitchen area. Also observed 10 rodent droppings on glass plates on preparation table and observed 10 on dry storage shelf with onions, and powder beverage in kitchen area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen behind reach in freezer. Also observed 3 dead roaches in rat trap near 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach near reach in freezer chest in kitchen area.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 1 bottle of raid stored in dry storage area.”
“Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout entire establishment.”
“Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from three compartment sink into metal container.”
“Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch phone then proceed to cook.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed hood filters broken in kitchen. Also observed all reach in coolers in establishment maintaining an ambient temperature of above 50F.”
“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 Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken Gizzards (50F); Chicken (52F - Hot Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the reach in cooler the previous day. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken Gizzards (50F); Chicken (52F - Hot Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the reach in cooler the previous day. Stop Sale Issued. Repeat Violation.”
“Bathroom facility not clean. Observed hand wash and toilet dirty in bathroom.”
RE-INSPECTION 10/25
“Observed 2 rodent droppings on preparation table.”
**EL MAYORAL
13726 SW 88TH STREET (KENDALL DRIVE)
KENDALL/HAMMOCKS
ORDERED SHUT 10/23
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on top of exterior of dish machine where priming mechanism is located, in kitchen area of establishment.”
“Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator stop use of dishwasher and to set up and utilize three compartment sink to sanitize dishes.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and under cook line equipment soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.”
**LA BODEGA RESTAURANT
13774 SW 88TH STREET (KENDALL DRIVE)
KENDALL/HAMMOCKS
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 10/22
37 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Observed sewage from the dishwasher machine disposal at floor in kitchen area. The drain is clogged. And waste water from hand wash sink drain on floor at bakery area.”
“Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed pipe under hand wash sink and the pipe under three compartment in disrepair. The water at drain on floor.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach u dear shelves at bakery station.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed deserts and tamales as per the manager are made at home.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (51 F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); octopus (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49 F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler bakery station.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service container without handle stored inside of desert.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers door handles soiled at bakery station. And microwave door handles soiled.”
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed octopus and shrimp stored inside of thank you bags at reach in cooler bakery station.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cut onions at reach in cooler at bakery station. And observed raw fish stored over cooked pasta at walk in cooler.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink at preparation area.”
**OCEANS GRILLE
GALT OCEAN MARKETPLACE
3720 NORTH OCEAN BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 10/24
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach by front counter, operator exterminated, removed and cleaned, sanitized area. -2 live roaches under triple sink, operator exterminated, removed and cleaned, sanitized area. -2 live roaches under dishwashing machine, operator exterminated, removed and cleaned, sanitized area. -4 live roaches at cook line behind flip top cold holding units.”
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Prep area; approximately 2 dead roaches in sticky trap on wall next to knife magnetic storage. Operator discarded. -Prep area; Approximately 8 dead roaches in sticky trap under slicer. -Front cook line behind flip top cooler 2 sticky traps; one containing approximately 5 dead roaches in sticky trap. The other containing approximately 3 dead roaches in sticky trap.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar area; soda gun holster soiled with slime like substance.”
“Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Prep area; Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), operator primed machine chlorine 50ppm.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. -Prep area; handwashing sink.”
“FROM FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION ON 10-25:
“2 live roach by front counter behind cold holding unit. -3 live roaches under triple sink/ dish machine area.”
**EL PORTAL MAYA
3660 DAVIE BLVD.
DAVIE
ORDERED SHUT 10/24
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside of the dry red beans bucket on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen 3 dead roaches on the floor under the dry storage rack in the kitchen All of the dead roaches were discarded. The area was cleaned and sanitized. The beans were discarded.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches inside the dry red bean bin on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen The chees were discarded to eliminate the roaches. Approximately 5 live roaches inside of an unused fryer in the kitchen next to the triple sink.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 dead roach and 2 live roaches found in the bin of dry red beans. The dry red beans were discarded.”
Approximately 5 live roaches behind the dry storage rack in the dry storage area of the kitchen 2 live roaches on the shelf with the plates on the cook line.”
**TILAPIA FRESH FISH AND CHICKEN
2701 WEST ATLANTIC BLVD.
POMPANO BEACH
INSPECTION DATE 10/24
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed slice of cheesecake with mold-like growth in display case.”
“Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over box of green peppers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved fish to lower shelf Repeat Violation.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink.”
**GRAND LUX CAFÉ
SAWGRASS MILLS
1780 SAWGRASS MILLS CIRCLE
SUNRISE
INSPECTION DATE 10/23
4 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - approximately 10 flying insects landing on ceiling above salad station. - 1 flying insects flying over straws at bar. - 1 flying insect landing on salt dispenser in bar.”
**PAUL’S FRESH BAKERY
SAWGRASS MILLS
1800 SAWGRASS MILLS CIRCLE
SUNRISE
INSPECTION DATE 10/23
18 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at front counter/ drink preparation area - approximately 6 small flying Insects landing on clean plates. Additionally observed approximately 11 small flying insects landing on food storage shelves, coffee packages and wine bottles. Additionally observed 5 small flying insects in baker station landing on baking equipment. Additionally observed 4 small flying insects flying around kitchen.”
“Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front door propped open with small flying insects present inside.”
“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 walk in cooler - sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); French onion soup (46F - Cold Holding); minestrone soup (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for over 4 hours, items not portioned or prepared today.”
“Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling dessert shells with bare hands. No heat was applied to dessert shells prior to be displayed for sale.”
“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee texting on cell phone. Proceeded to engaged in food preparation without washing hands nor glove change.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing station used for dumping at front next to expresso machine. Repeat Violation.”
**CHECKERS OLD MUNCHEN
2209 EAST ATLANTIC BLVD.
POMPANO BEACH
INSPECTION DATE 10/22
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
2 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In kitchen, approximately 5 flying insects landing on prep table and cutting boards.”
**POLLO TROPICAL
11429 PINES BLVD.
PEMBROKE PINES
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 10/22
6 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 1 live roach underneath front counter.”
“Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 1 dead roach in prep station behind C02 tanks, 1 dead roach behind ice machine, 2 dead roach underneath front counter.”
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead flying insect on C02 tank.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dry storage area. And 1 dead flying insect on C02 tank. Repeat Violation.”
**MIYI LA CUBANITA CUBAN CAFE
1553 EAST SAMPLE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 10/21
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed one live small flying insect resting on shopping cart in ware wash area. 2. Observed three live small flying insects resting on prep tables and flying in prep area. 3.. Observed one live small flying insect flying around cookline in kitchen. 4. Observed one live small flying insect resting on window blinds at front counter.”
“Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in ware wash area. Repeat Violation.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate with no handles stored in container of cooked potatoes in reach in cooler next to cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed trays of raw shell eggs stored over box of limes in walk in cooler.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in soufflé cups at reach in cooler next to cook line in kitchen.”
Editor’s Note: Local 10 News initially reported that inspectors observed a slice of tilapia with mold-like growth in the display case of Tilapia Fresh Fish and Chicken. The report has been corrected to show that it was actually cheesecake found with mold-like growth.