ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.<\/p>\n
These records show that the reported eateries experienced violations like improper storage and pests. <\/p>\n
However, most of the restaurants reportedly had issues with a very specific violation: rodent droppings.<\/p>\n
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However, most of these restaurants were allowed to reopen within a day or two after meeting inspection standards.<\/p>\n
The full list of Central Florida restaurants required to close last week is as follows:<\/p>\n
COCOA<\/p>\n
Peacock Indian Kitchen \u2014 600 Brevard Ave.<\/p>\n
COCOA BEACH<\/p>\n
Beachside Hotel and Suites \u2014 3901 N. Atlantic Ave.<\/p>\n
DELAND<\/p>\n
Boston Gourmet Coffeehouse \u2014 109 E. New York Ave.<\/p>\n
HAINES CITY<\/p>\n
Popeye\u2019s Chicken & Biscuits \u2014 35988 Hwy. 27<\/p>\n
OCOEE<\/p>\n
Checkers \u2014 10500 W. Colonial Drive<\/p>\n
TAMPA<\/p>\n
Kona Grill \u2014 4134 W. Boy Scout Blvd.<\/p>\n
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