Ordered Shut: Inspector spots roaches in restaurant after complaint

Below is a list of places that were inspected last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Bawarchi Biryanis, in Coral Springs, and Nikki Hampton Edwards Catering, in Opa-locka, were both ordered shut for a roach issue.

The others on this list received warnings.

All the places ordered shut were allowed to re-open following and ordered cleanup and re-inspection.

**BAWARCHI BIRYANIS

10190 WEST SAMPLE ROAD

CORAL SPRINGS

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

ORDERED SHUT 5/1

15 VIOLATIONS FOUND

2/13/24 WARNING: LIVE WEEVILS IN SUGAR CONTAINER

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on ground under cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches in between wall and 2 compartment sink on cook line in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches behind chest freezer in hall way leading to back door in kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach in front of chest freezer in hall way leading to back door in kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 live roaches in between wall and triple sink in ware washing area in kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach going into wall in behind triple sink in ware washing area.”

“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on ground in ware washing area directly across from cook line in kitchen. Operator started to remove clean and sanitize. Observed 1 dead roach on ground at kitchen door entrance Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under 2 compartment sink on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of walk in cooler door in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on side of chest freezer in hall way leading to back door in kitchen area.”

“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right to left: right side 2 door flip top cooked chicken (51F); cooked onions and pepper (51F); cut tomatoes (49F); cooked goat (53F); cooked lamb (51F); cream (51F); cooked cauliflower (46F); cheese (58F); onion sauce (53F); chick peas (51F); cooked onions (52F); vegetables samosas (53F). Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today.”

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cook line equipment.”

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.”

“Ice buildup in cook line flip top cooler. Observed at right side cook line flip top.”

“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”

“Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.”

**NIKKI HAMPTON EDWARDS CATERING

16162 NW 27TH AVE.

OPA-LOCKA

ORDERED SHUT 5/1

5 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling on the floor under triple sink in kitchen area. Observed approximately 4 live roaches under the preparation table next to cooking equipment. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on the wall by reach in cooler next to triple sink in kitchen area.”

“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under triple sink in kitchen area.”

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled. Repeat Violation.”

**CAFE TOQUE CUBANO

37 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY

DANIA BEACH

INSPECTION DATE 5/3

23 VIOLATIONS FOUND

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -5 flying insects around garbage can in kitchen area. -1 flying insect inside box of plantains, in kitchen area. -2 flying insects around flip top and cutting board in cook line. -two flying insects landing on screen door., inside kitchen.”

“Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bags of fish, beef and chicken over empanadas and cheese fingers. Employee removed all raw food and stored correctly. Repeat Violation.”

“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023.”

“Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee trying to catch a fly, then grabbed a clean knife to continue working on food preparation , after instructed employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Repeat Violation.”

“Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Employee used mop sink to wash hands.

“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.”

**TIAGOS TACOS

10786 SW 24TH ST.

WESTCHESTER

INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT

INSPECTION DATE 4/29

13 VIOLATIONS FOUND

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects on top of preparation table at cook line. Observed one live flying insect inside of three compartment sink. Observed one live flying insect land on package of tortillas at cook line, manager voluntarily discarded tortillas. Observed three live flying insects flying around garbage in kitchen area.”

“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); birria sauce (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from fryer. As per manager, since 4 days prior.”

“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.”


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Jeff Weinsier joined Local 10 News in September 1994. He is currently an investigative reporter for Local 10. He is also responsible for the very popular Dirty Dining segments.

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