State inspectors discovered dead rodents or signs of rodents at more than half of the 11 South Florida restaurants temporarily ordered closed last week. At one eatery, an employee was seen cleaning rat droppings with their bare hands, then touching a food prep counter.<\/p>\n
The Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We cull through inspections that happen weekly and spotlight places ordered shut for \u201chigh-priority violations,\u201d such as improper food temperatures or dead cockroaches.<\/p>\n
Any restaurant that fails a state inspection must stay closed until it passes a follow-up. If you spot a possible violation and wish to file a complaint, contact Florida DBPR<\/a>. (But please don\u2019t contact us: The Sun Sentinel doesn\u2019t inspect restaurants.)<\/p>\n BROWARD COUNTY<\/p>\n Artie\u2019s Sportsmen\u2019s Lounge Ordered shut: Dec. 1<\/p>\n Why: Nine violations (four high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n About six live roaches inside of control devices \u201clocated\u00a0under three-compartment sink in kitchen area\u201d and \u201con ground next to water heater.\u201d Status: Reopened Dec. 2 after a follow-up inspection<\/a> found three basic violations.<\/p>\n Denny\u2019s\u00a0 Ordered shut: Dec. 4<\/p>\n Why: Eight violations (four high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n \u00a0Two dead rodents \u201cin glue traps under shelf in chemical storage room away from the kitchen.\u201d Status: Reopened later that same day after a reinspection<\/a> found no violations.<\/p>\n Emily\u2019s Garden Ordered shut: Dec. 3<\/p>\n Why: Six violations (three high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n About 42 rodent droppings in kitchen \u201cunder the dry storage rack\u201d and \u201con top of the dish machine.\u201d Status: Reopened later that same day after a follow-up visit<\/a> yielded no violations.<\/p>\n El Coyote Club Ordered shut: Dec. 3<\/p>\n Why: Nine violations (four high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n 26 live roaches in kitchen areas such as \u201cunder and around small chest freezer,\u201d \u201cin aluminum trays on shelf above triple sink\u201d and \u201cin paper towel dispenser in kitchen.\u201d Status: Reopened Dec. 4 after a follow-up inspection<\/a> found no violations.<\/p>\n Cajun Boil Ordered shut: Dec. 5<\/p>\n Why: Six violations (two high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n One dead rodent \u201cin the mop closet in a drain\u201d that is about \u201c50 feet from the kitchen and in the same room as the ice machine.\u201d Status: Reopened Dec. 6 after a second inspection<\/a> found no violations.<\/p>\n Lickie Stickie BBQ Ordered shut: Dec. 4<\/p>\n Why: Nine violations (four high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n Four live roaches in prep kitchen \u201cin handwash sinks\u201d and \u201cinside a knife collection bag on top shelf,\u201d as well as \u201cinside main kitchen on floor, crawling into the wall.\u201d Status: Reopened Dec. 5 after a follow-up visit<\/a> found no violations.<\/p>\n PALM BEACH COUNTY<\/p>\n The Blue Anchor Pub Ordered shut: Dec. 4<\/p>\n Why: 18 violations (seven high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n About 481 rodent droppings in kitchen areas such as \u201cunder sheet pan by mixer,\u201d \u201cunder table of microwave\u201d and \u201con shelf by rear door,\u201d as well as \u201cby door in liquor room in kitchen\u201d; other areas included \u201cin walk-in cooler,\u201d \u201cunder shelf in dry storage,\u201d \u201con the floor and in boxes of napkins, plastic forks, plastic knives and ramekins\u201d and \u201cin outside ice machine with no ice inside.\u201d Status: Closed Dec. 5 after a reinspection<\/a> found 12 violations (four high-priority). Reopened Dec. 8 after a third visit<\/a> found five violations (one high-priority).<\/p>\n Gou Lakay & American Taste Ordered shut: Dec. 2<\/p>\n Why: 13 violations (eight high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n About 109 rodent droppings in kitchen \u201cin cardboard box for storage tomato paste,\u201d on \u201ccleaned plate in shelf,\u201d \u201con shelf\u201d and \u201cin frying pan,\u201d as well as on \u201cshelf and floor at bathroom.\u201d Status: Reopened Dec. 4 after a follow-up inspection<\/a> found three basic violations.<\/p>\n Sal\u2019s Italian Ristorante Ordered shut: Dec. 3<\/p>\n Why: 12 violations (six high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n About 32 live roaches \u201con clean dish storage rack above dish machine,\u201d \u201cin electrical box next to dish-washing area,\u201d \u201ccrawling under food prep table with meat slicer and pasta\u201d and \u201crunning on soda syrup boxes on soda rack.\u201d Status: Reopened Dec. 4 after a second visit<\/a> found no violations.<\/p>\n Mil Amores Mexican Food Ordered shut: Dec. 2<\/p>\n Why: 20 violations (nine high-priority<\/a>), including:<\/p>\n About 40 flies landing on \u201cunwashed lemons, bag of onions, clean plates, sealed spices and a container with pineapple skin with vinegar on cook line.\u201d Status: Closed Dec. 3 after a second inspection<\/a> found four violations (one high-priority). Reopened later that same day after a third visit<\/a> found three intermediate and basic violations. A follow-up inspection was required.<\/p>\n MV Take Out Restaurant Ordered shut: Dec. 2<\/p>\n
2218 N. Federal Highway, Hollywood<\/p>\n
\nAbout 17 dead roaches inside of control devices \u201cunder three-compartment sink and \u201con ground next to water heater,\u201d as well as \u201con ground next to water heater\u201d and \u201con electrical outlet next to water heater\u201d in kitchen area.
\nStop sale ordered for cooked scalloped potatoes due to time\/temperature issues.
\n\u201cRaw beef stored above cooked turkey in two-door, glass slider reach-in cooler.\u201d
\nOther \u00a0time\/temperature issue involved cooked turkey (prepared Nov. 27 and not date-marked).<\/p>\n
404 S. State Road 7, Hollywood<\/p>\n
\nFive rodent droppings \u201cin chemicals storage room [in] front of exit door away from the kitchen.\u201d
\n\u201cHot water turned off in kitchen resulting in employees using only cold water to [wash] their hands.\u201d
\n\u201cContainer of raw salmon stored above container of cooked potatoes in [four-door] Victory reach-in freezer.\u201d
\nTime\/temperature issues involved shredded cheese, ham, cooked onions and cooked peppers.<\/p>\n
327 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIn the outside refrigerated storage area, raw shell eggs were stored over unwashed potatoes\u201d and \u201ccold smoked salmon [was] stored over butter.\u201d<\/p>\n
5748 Washington St., Hollywood<\/p>\n
\n21 dead roaches in kitchen \u201cin aluminum trays on shelf above triple sink\u201d and \u201con shelf next to dry spices.\u201d
\n\u201cEmployee washed hands with no soap.\u201d
\n\u201cTrays of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked vegetables in Valpro [double-door], reach-in cooler.\u201d
\n\u201cBag of raw chicken stored above bag of raw pork in [double-door], reach-in freezer \u2014 meats not commercially packaged.\u201d<\/p>\n
8000 W. Broward Blvd., Suite 1329, Plantation<\/p>\n
\nAbout 20 rodent droppings \u201cin the mop closet near the water heater.\u201d
\n\u201cObserved raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat bread in the low-boy cooler in the kitchen.\u201d
\n\u201cObserved handwashing sink at the front counter used to store dirty dishes.\u201d<\/p>\n
7794 NW 44th St., Sunrise<\/p>\n
\nOne dead roach in \u201cprep sink inside kitchen.\u201d
\nAbout 30 live flies \u201cthroughout the whole establishment (except dining area), landing on walls, on cooking pots, prep tables and boxes of single-service items.\u201d
\n\u201cObserved employee wash dirty dishes and immediately [touch] clean equipment before washing hands.\u201d
\n\u201cRaw shell eggs stored over container of sauces in walk-in cooler.\u201d
\n\u201cHandwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n
804 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach<\/p>\n
\nRaw pork and cooked beef \u201cplaced in soiled container\u201d in walk-in cooler.
\n\u201cRaw pork [stored] over unwashed mushrooms in walk-in cooler.\u201d
\n\u201cObserved raw ground beef above fish in flip-top refrigerator.\u201d
\nStop sale ordered for mahi mahi \u201cin [reduced] oxygen pack\u201d that was defrosted.
\nTime\/temperature issues involved butter, raw pork, blue cheese, cut cabbage, cooked chicken wings, sour cream, milk, salsa, gravy, whipped cream and cooked beef.
\nAll walls in walk-in cooler and walk-in beer cooler \u201csoiled with mold-like substance.\u201d<\/p>\n
229 SE Second Ave., No. 1, Delray Beach<\/p>\n
\nThree live roaches in \u201cunused reach-in cooler at kitchen.\u201d
\n\u201cEmployee cleaned rat droppings with bare hands and then touched food prep counter without washing hands.\u201d
\nStop sale ordered for cooked chicken \u201cnot consumed\/sold within [seven] days after opening\/preparation.
\n\u201cHandwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing \u2026 stored apron, lids, scrubs.\u201d<\/p>\n
5500 S. State Road 7, No. 116, Lake Worth<\/p>\n
\nAbout two dead roaches \u201con floor at front counter soda cooler.\u201d
\nStop sale ordered for \u201ccommercially processed, reduced-oxygen packaged salmon and snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use [that was] no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.\u201d
\n\u201cServer entered kitchen from outside and, without washing hands, prepared to-go salad for customer.\u201d
\n\u201cCook wiped hands on visibly soiled apron and cloth used to wipe equipment down, and after, without washing hands, handled clean and sanitized utensils to prepare pasta dish.\u201d
\n\u201cDish-washer drinking while washing dishes.\u201d<\/p>\n
421 Northlake Blvd., Suite A, North Palm Beach<\/p>\n
\nRaw beef stored over french fries.
\nRaw chicken stored over raw beef.
\nStop sale ordered for cooked beef and sour cream \u201cdue to temperature abuse.\u201d
\nDegreaser stored next to clean pots and pans.
\n\u201cEmployee washed dishes with soap and water then proceeded to [prepare] food without washing hands.\u201d
\n\u201cThroughout the kitchen, bags of onions\u201d stored on floor.<\/p>\n
386 SE Second Ave., Delray Beach<\/p>\n