MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Sang’s Chinese Food and Dim Sum in North Miami Beach was ordered shut on March 11 due to rodent activity, marking its fourth closure after previous shutdowns in May 2022, April 2017 and July 2014 for similar issues.
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Deluxe #2 Restaurant and Grill in North Lauderdale was closed on March 14 after inspectors found a live rodent.
Thai Moon by the Sea in Fort Lauderdale was shut on March 13 for roach activity, its second closure following a previous shutdown in 2024.
Cucina Italiana in Dania Beach was ordered shut on March 12 due to roaches and flying insects, while Pollo Tropical in Hialeah was shut on March 11 for roaches and flies.
All locations were allowed to reopen following an ordered cleanup and reinspection.
**SANG’S CHINESE FOOD AND DIM SUM
1925 NE 163RD ST.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 3/11
18 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 5/23/2022(RODENT AND ROACH ISSUES)
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 35+ rodent droppings on the floor by the dry storage area where rice, flour and sugar are being stored, also observed approximately 15+ droppings on the floor by the hot water heater, also observed approximately 10+ droppings on the floor under 3 compartment sink, approximately 15+ dropping on the shelf where clean plates are stored, and approximately 10+ rodent droppings on the floor of the single service item storage room.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead roaches on the floor by the hot water heater, 1 dead roach on the floor under the dishwasher and 2 dead roaches on the floor in the beer storage room.”
“Observed all cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.”
“Accumulation of debris inside ware washing machine.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above the cookline soiled.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water in the 3 compartment sink, operator stored in walk in cooler.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken balls (51F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (51F - Cold Holding); wonton (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler next to dishwasher overnight, as per operator.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a drying rack in front of the handwashing sink by the dumplings station.”
RE-INSPECTION 3/12
“At the time of the callback inspection observed 2 rodent droppings on the floor under the dishwasher, also observed 3 rodent droppings on top of a soy sauce container, and also observed approximately 10+ rodent droppings on the floor in the single service storage room.”
“Observed 1 dead roach on the floor in the single service storage room.”
**DELUXE #2 RESTAURANT AND GRILL
996-998 SW 81ST AVENUE
NORTH LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 3/14
6 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live rodent running under three compartment sink in kitchen.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in low boy cooler, Pork cooked 3/12/25 not date marked.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by empty bucket.”
**THAI MOON BY THE SEA
3026 EAST COMMERCIAL BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 3/13
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 11/21/2024(ROACH ACTIVITY)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed approximately three live roaches observed running under cook line in kitchen. 2. Observed approximately one live roach observed crawling up the side of the flip top cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. 3. Observed approximately six live roaches inside caster wheels on three door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of frozen chicken thawing at room temperature on food prep table in kitchen.”
“Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas. Repeat Violation.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).”
RE-INSPECTION 3/14
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed approximately four live roaches in storage container with cleaned utensils stored at the cleaned utensil storage rack in kitchen.”
**CUCINA ITALIANA
DANIA POINTE
17 S. POINTE DR.
DANIA BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 3/12
17 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two crawling roaches on floor under condiment storage rack in rear kitchen.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Two flying insects in bar area -one flying insect around pizza station -two flying insects landing on raw chicken breast in prep table in rear kitchen -4 flying insects on wall in food storage area in rear kitchen. - 5 flying insects around open bags of unwashed carrots and onions in rear kitchen -2 flying insects around open box of tomatoes cans. In rear kitchen. -2 flying insects around mop sink in rear kitchen -10 flying insects landing on wall above storage of open bags of flour in rear kitchen.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of old food residues. -Entire rear kitchen, food storage area, dry good storage area. -stairs to upper level and upper level . -below ice machine, soiled floor and drainer.”
“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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 15ppm); Repeat Violation.”
“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.”
**POLLO TROPICAL
7401 WEST 4TH AVENUE.
HIALEAH
ORDERED SHUT 3/11
5 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on the floor underneath of preparation table next to reach cooler, 2 live roaches on the wall behind the reach in cooler.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies by the service window next to the soda station, 2 live flies the dry storage room near to soda boxes connection.”