ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
These records show that the reported eateries experienced violations like improper storage and pests.
However, most of the restaurants reportedly had issues with a very specific violation: rodent droppings.
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However, most of these restaurants were allowed to reopen within a day or two after meeting inspection standards.
The full list of Central Florida restaurants required to close last week is as follows:
COCOA
Peacock Indian Kitchen — 600 Brevard Ave.
COCOA BEACH
Beachside Hotel and Suites — 3901 N. Atlantic Ave.
DELAND
Boston Gourmet Coffeehouse — 109 E. New York Ave.
HAINES CITY
Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits — 35988 Hwy. 27
OCOEE
Checkers — 10500 W. Colonial Drive
TAMPA
Kona Grill — 4134 W. Boy Scout Blvd.
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