{"id":422103,"date":"2026-10-08T09:38:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T09:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/422103\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T09:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T09:38:11","slug":"roaches-galore-12-more-central-florida-eateries-shut-down-over-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/422103\/","title":{"rendered":"Roaches Galore: 12 more Central Florida eateries shut down over health issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Closures between Sept . 28 &#8211; Oct. 4<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\"  loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7KNNXZRKWNBTZKWX52CT7FYOCM.jpg\"\/>No one likes dealing with roaches or rodents. (KPRC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Last week, more than a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">Many of the Central Florida eateries forced to close down last week were allowed to reopen after meeting health standards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">However, five eateries \u2014 all located along Southwest College Road in Ocala \u2014 were told to close on Oct. 1 due to \u201cunlicensed activity,\u201d records state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">The full list of Central Florida eateries required to close last week is as follows:<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">CLEARWATER<\/p>\n<p>Anytime Eat (Food Truck) \u2014 1901 Drew Street <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">DAYTONA BEACH<\/p>\n<p>Mama Kitchen \u2014 2200 W. International Speedway Blvd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">FLAGLER BEACH<\/p>\n<p>Rocky\u2019s Pizzeria Restaurant \u2014105 N. Ocean Shore Blvd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">OCALA<\/p>\n<p>Black Maki \u2014 3001 SW College Road <\/p>\n<p>Colombian Bakery \u2014 3100 SW College Road <\/p>\n<p>J\u2019Tea Crypto Drinks \u2014 3100 SW College Road<\/p>\n<p>Mojito Ice Bar \u2014 3100 SW College Road <\/p>\n<p>The Chill Spot \u2014 3100 SW College Road <\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">ORLANDO<\/p>\n<p>Pho Vinh \u2014 657 N. Primrose Drive<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">OVIEDO<\/p>\n<p>2 Hermanos Taco Burrito \u2014 1605 Oviedo Mall Blvd.<\/p>\n<p>Asian Express \u2014 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd.<\/p>\n<p>Mediterranean Gourmet \u2014 1525 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">PLANT CITY<\/p>\n<p>Esposito Pizza \u2014 2803-9 James L Redman Pkwy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">ST. PETERSBURG<\/p>\n<p>Subway \u2014 2004 66 Street N.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf jbiTJv kYFPaL article-text\">TAMPA<\/p>\n<p>Pepe\u2019s Cafe \u2014 3879 Northdale Blvd.<\/p>\n<p>Perry\u2019s BBQ Asian Grill \u2014 8015 Citrus Park Town Center Mall<\/p>\n<p>Pisco Bar and Restaurant \u2014 7507 N. Armenia Ave.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf ilkOIf copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorAnthony Talcott headshot<img alt=\"\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1791452291_193_f419bf27-87f9-491c-833f-62836dad10d2.png\"\/><a class=\"sc-bmzYkS fERtCt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickorlando.com\/team\/MD8EZ7SZ4M3DA2IC1LP1S3T9LX\/\" title=\"View Anthony Talcott&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anthony Talcott<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-dLMFU sc-fHjqPf ctDavV cigBRW\">Anthony, a graduate of the University of Florida, joined ClickOrlando.com in April 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Closures between Sept . 28 &#8211; Oct. 4 No one likes dealing with roaches or rodents. 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