DIRTY DINING / CLEAN PLATE
Roaches crawling on freezers, sinks and floors; Several places ordered shut!
Read full article: Roaches crawling on freezers, sinks and floors; Several places ordered shut!Despite multiple restaurants in South Florida being ordered shut due to health violations, Huang’s China Buffet in Hialeah was not among them, even after inspectors found approximately 30 dead roaches under buffet counters.
Massive rodent issue: Live, dead, dying rodents found in South Florida bakery
Read full article: Massive rodent issue: Live, dead, dying rodents found in South Florida bakeryEbenezer Bakery & Restaurant, located at 686 NE 33rd St. in Pompano Beach, is facing serious food safety violations following a recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Moldy bread, roaches, unsafe food handling found inside South Florida bakery
Read full article: Moldy bread, roaches, unsafe food handling found inside South Florida bakerySandy’s Bakery, located at 3429 W. Oakland Park Blvd. in Lauderdale Lakes, is under scrutiny after a recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services revealed significant food safety violations.
It wasn’t extra toppings: South Florida Subway ordered shut after rodent droppings found
Read full article: It wasn’t extra toppings: South Florida Subway ordered shut after rodent droppings foundSeveral restaurants across Florida were ordered to shut down last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation due to serious health violations, including rodent and roach activity.
Roaches found in the bakery, ‘butt paste’ found in sandwich prep area at South Florida Winn-Dixie
Read full article: Roaches found in the bakery, ‘butt paste’ found in sandwich prep area at South Florida Winn-DixieA recent inspection of the Winn-Dixie supermarket located at 901 N. Nob Hill Road in Plantation has revealed numerous food safety violations, including a troubling roach infestation in the bakery section.
Dirty Dining: 1 restaurant, 41 violations, including bugs in the rice
Read full article: Dirty Dining: 1 restaurant, 41 violations, including bugs in the riceUptown Buffet in Miami was ordered shut on Feb. 18 after a staggering 41 food safety violations — one of the worst inspections in recent memory.
What do 2 Wendy’s, 2 Taco Bells, and 2 Wingstops have in common?
Read full article: What do 2 Wendy’s, 2 Taco Bells, and 2 Wingstops have in common?Below is a list of places recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation that got ZERO VIOLATIONS on the unannounced routine food safety inspection.
Food safety violations, including roaches, prompt re-inspection at Bird Road French Bakery
Read full article: Food safety violations, including roaches, prompt re-inspection at Bird Road French BakeryAtelier Monnier, a retail bakery owned by Treat of the Day Inc., is facing a re-inspection after health inspectors identified multiple violations that pose a risk to public health.
Roaches, mold and filthy kitchens: 2 South Florida restaurants ordered shut
Read full article: Roaches, mold and filthy kitchens: 2 South Florida restaurants ordered shutParadise Café and The House on the River were both ordered shut due to serious health violations, including pest infestations, improper food storage, and unsanitary conditions.
Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violations
Read full article: Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violationsLocal 10 has compiled a list of places that were recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation that received ZERO VIOLATIONS on a recent unannounced routine food safety inspection.
South Florida restaurants ordered shut: Fuddruckers fails, Lucille’s lackluster inspection & more
Read full article: South Florida restaurants ordered shut: Fuddruckers fails, Lucille’s lackluster inspection & moreRoaches, food temperature issues and mold in the ice machine were just some of the violations found last week at restaurants in South Florida.
Disturbing video shows unsanitary food preparation at South Florida restaurant
Read full article: Disturbing video shows unsanitary food preparation at South Florida restaurantA shocking video captured by a delivery driver inside China Yan in Homestead has sparked outrage after it revealed unsanitary food preparation practices.
Roaches, rodent issues and food safety violations force shutdown of 4 South Florida restaurants
Read full article: Roaches, rodent issues and food safety violations force shutdown of 4 South Florida restaurantsRoaches, soiled surfaces and no soap at the hand washing sink were just some of the violations found last week at restaurants in South Florida.
Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violations
Read full article: Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violationsLocal 10 has compiled a list of places recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation that received ZERO VIOLATIONS on their unannounced routine food safety inspection.
Rodent droppings, rub marks, gnawed food, unsanitary conditions force inspectors to take action
Read full article: Rodent droppings, rub marks, gnawed food, unsanitary conditions force inspectors to take actionBelow is a list of places recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Some places were ordered to shut, and a follow-up inspection was ordered at others.
Dirty Dining: Deli and caterer ordered shut for second time
Read full article: Dirty Dining: Deli and caterer ordered shut for second timeRoaches, mold and the “accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices,” were among the violations found last week inside restaurants in South Florida.
Clean Plate: Here are the South Florida restaurants with zero violations
Read full article: Clean Plate: Here are the South Florida restaurants with zero violationsBelow is a list of places recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation that got ZERO VIOLATIONS on the unannounced routine food safety inspection.
Rodent droppings found in several spots inside South Florida movie theater
Read full article: Rodent droppings found in several spots inside South Florida movie theaterRodent droppings, mold in the ice bin and the “accumulation of dead pests in control devices” were just some of the violations found last week at establishments in South Florida.
Rodent droppings spotted in breadcrumbs among violations found at South Florida restaurant
Read full article: Rodent droppings spotted in breadcrumbs among violations found at South Florida restaurantBelow is a list of places recently ordered shut by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Roaches on the cook line and prep table lead to temporary closure of Broward restaurant
Read full article: Roaches on the cook line and prep table lead to temporary closure of Broward restaurantRoaches, small flying insects and food temperature issues were just some of the violations found last week at restaurants in South Florida.
Rodent droppings, sanitation issues lead to stop-sale orders at Hollywood food supplier
Read full article: Rodent droppings, sanitation issues lead to stop-sale orders at Hollywood food supplierA recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services uncovered troubling sanitation issues at South Florida Food, located at 5801 Wiley St. in Hollywood.
Rodent and roach issues found inside restaurant that has been warned several times in the past
Read full article: Rodent and roach issues found inside restaurant that has been warned several times in the pastLast week was a short week for inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, however, there were still issues found in some establishments.
5 restaurants ordered shut for rodent issues; one had 2 dead rodents in kitchen
Read full article: 5 restaurants ordered shut for rodent issues; one had 2 dead rodents in kitchenThe Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered several restaurants to shut down due to severe health violations, primarily involving rodent and roach infestations, as well as improper food temperature control.

Clean Plate: Wilton Manors diner, Fort Lauderdale burger joint recognized for zero violations
Read full article: Clean Plate: Wilton Manors diner, Fort Lauderdale burger joint recognized for zero violationsLocal 10 News is shining a well-deserved spotlight on a place that’s not just spotless but serves up generosity and community spirit alongside great food.
Restaurant owner apologizes in email following Dirty Dining report
Read full article: Restaurant owner apologizes in email following Dirty Dining reportLongtime restaurant owner Frank Balchan, of Royal Palm Grill, issued a heartfelt apology in an email to Local 10 News Investigator Jeff Weinsier this weekend.
A rodent, droppings, roaches, centipedes and flying insects all found in 1 restaurant
Read full article: A rodent, droppings, roaches, centipedes and flying insects all found in 1 restaurantRodents, roaches and mold in the ice machine were just some of the violations found last week at restaurants in South Florida.
6 restaurants ordered shut; Rodent, roaches, mold, sewage issues found in others
Read full article: 6 restaurants ordered shut; Rodent, roaches, mold, sewage issues found in othersAll the places mentioned in this Dirty Dining report were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean up and then a re-inspection.
Las Olas pizza joint featured several times on Dirty Dining closes for good
Read full article: Las Olas pizza joint featured several times on Dirty Dining closes for goodAfter being ordered shut by the state and featured on Dirty Dining several times, Stoner’s Pizza Joint on Las Olas Boulevard has closed for good.
3 places ordered shut; Roaches spotted crawling on cornmeal and flour
Read full article: 3 places ordered shut; Roaches spotted crawling on cornmeal and flourLive roaches, dead roaches and the “accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices” were among the violations found last week at restaurants in South Florida.
Rodent issues found in 3 Sawgrass Mills restaurants, roach discovered in beans at another establishment
Read full article: Rodent issues found in 3 Sawgrass Mills restaurants, roach discovered in beans at another establishmentAll the places mentioned in this Dirty Dining report were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean up and then a re-inspection.
Not again! More rodent issues found in restaurant ordered shut for third time
Read full article: Not again! More rodent issues found in restaurant ordered shut for third timeA Fort Lauderdale pizza joint was ordered shut for the third time after rodent droppings were found throughout the business, among other violations.
Chipotle, Toasted Bagelry, Jaxson’s, Steak ‘n Shake hit the Dirty Dining list
Read full article: Chipotle, Toasted Bagelry, Jaxson’s, Steak ‘n Shake hit the Dirty Dining listSeveral restaurants in Florida were inspected by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, resulting in closures or required re-inspections due to significant health violations.
16 dead roaches found at Fuddruckers; dead rodents found at restaurant supply store
Read full article: 16 dead roaches found at Fuddruckers; dead rodents found at restaurant supply storeLast week, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down three food establishments due to severe health violations, including roach and rodent infestations, while the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ordered a stop sale on several items at a restaurant supply store due to similar issues.
Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violations on their last inspection
Read full article: Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violations on their last inspectionLocal 10 News is giving a thumbs up to places with zero violations during state inspectors’ unannounced routine visits. It was not an easy achievement, so Local 10 News Investigative Reporter Jeff Weinsier rewarded them with the Clean Plate’s honorable mention.
Bokampers, Quarterdeck, Domino’s, Smokey Bones, Bagels and A Whole Lot More make the Dirty Dining list
Read full article: Bokampers, Quarterdeck, Domino’s, Smokey Bones, Bagels and A Whole Lot More make the Dirty Dining listMultiple violations were found at popular restaurants, bar and grills, pizzerias and even a bagel restaurant in South Florida.
‘Consumer complaints’ lead to discovery of flying insect, roach issues in several South Florida restaurants
Read full article: ‘Consumer complaints’ lead to discovery of flying insect, roach issues in several South Florida restaurantsFlying insects, roaches and food temperature issues were just some of the violations found last week at restaurants in South Florida.
Customer complaint leads to inspection that temporarily closed longtime Coral Gables Chinese restaurant
Read full article: Customer complaint leads to inspection that temporarily closed longtime Coral Gables Chinese restaurantCoral Gables restaurant Canton Chinese has been a fixture in the Miami-Dade city for 28 years.