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State records show an inspector observed 10 dead rodents at Griot Tropical on 103rd St, just west of Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County.
Rodent droppings and rodent nesting materials were also seen.
Rodent issues were also spotted at Ichimi in Midtown Miami.
At the time of this publication, Griot Tropical has not been allowed to reopen.
All the other places ordered shut were allowed to reopen following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
**ICHIMI
3250 NE 1ST AVE.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 2/1
25 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 droppings next to chest reach in freezer by walk in cooler. Approximately 10 droppings on floor under noodle maker. Approximately 20 under dry storage shelves by door that leads to the lobby. Approximately 10 on floor in dining room under single service storage area. Approximately 10 being bar area on floor. Approximately 10 next to tap reach in freezer outside of women’s restroom.”
“Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed nesting material on floor by chest reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cooking equipment. Inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over corn in reach in cooler on cooks line.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Spring rolls and pork thawing at room temperature outside of walk in cooler. Beef thawing in standing water in prep area. Shrimp thawing in standing water at Three compartment sink.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained in kitchen. Interior reach in cooler across from fryers. Noodle maker is heavily soiled. Stove top soiled on cooks line. Cooling rack inside walk in cooler.”
“Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece holding spring rolls in front of chest reach in freezer by walk in cooler.”
“Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes under Hand wash sink behind bar disconnected/broken.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Manager dumped out utensil water in Hand wash sink behind togo bar area. Repeat Violation.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 2/2
“Observed approximately 15 on floor under single service storage in dining room. Approximately 10 on bottom shelf of table in togo area. Approximately 25 behind ice machine/dish area. Approximately 15 on floor and top of soap bottles under dry storage shelving in back of kitchen.”
**GRIOT TROPICAL
1186 NW 103RD ST.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 2/1
37 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dead rodent present. Observed 10 dead mice underneath reach in cooler located by kitchen door.”
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately + 15 rodent droppings underneath steam table, next to the reach in cooler by kitchen door and behind sofas in the dining area.”
“Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed rodent nesting materials underneath the oven door in the kitchen.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately + 6 live roaches crawling out of reach in freezer structure at the front bar, + 9 underneath the steam table, kitchen area : + 5 behind the stove , + 25 inside the oven.”
“Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed + 25 droppings behind sofas at the dining area and + 20 underneath steam table and reach in cooler.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed + 2 dead roaches inside women restroom, 2 inside empty room next to the men bathroom , 2 on the floor at the entertainment room, + 5 inside light cover in the kitchen.”
“Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees started working without washing their hands.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open to the public with an expired license since 10/01/2023. Employee prepping food. Owner paid the license while we were conducting the inspection.’
“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 spiders present (1 by the pool table, and 2 across the oven in the kitchen).”
“Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Observed cooked pork without protection inside reach in freezer located in the kitchen . Shopping market bags directly above that uncovered cooked pork.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of grease and old debris inside the oven.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation.”
“Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of food borne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink. Observed no hand soap in any sink. Repeat Violation.”
**MONSERRATE RESTAURANT
9545 NW 41ST ST.
DORAL
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 1/29
18 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in crevice of metal shelf, above three compartment sink at kitchen area. Shelf is used to store metal pans/trays. At time of inspection Owner provided a invoice for pest control, conducted by Pioneer Pest Control, INC on 1/17/2024.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. At time of inspection observed 7+ food employees engaged in food and beverage preparation, while serving approximately 25 customers.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above triple sink at kitchen area.”
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counter. Repeat Violation.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at triple sink due to leaking pipes.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave at kitchen area.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat Observed in walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over several gallons of milk.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“Required employee training expired for all employee.”
**TAURO PIZZA
(MOBILE)
HIALEAH
ORDERED SHUT 1/29
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water leaking from the waste tank on the ground.”
“Interference/obstruction with the inspector’s right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Observed a trailer stored behind the food truck and owner refused to open the door because he said he did not have the keys.”
“Employee handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands because of lack of any water at the establishment.”
“Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed one container with wheels in the vicinity of the food truck. It is used as a walk in cooler/ walk in freezer. Previously owner was advised to submit plans to plan review.”
“No water at employee hand wash sink at the time of the inspection.”
“No running water at three-compartment sink and hand sink. Observed no water at the time of the inspection.”
**LA PIAZZETTA
701 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HALLANDALE BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 1/29
15 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) Approximately 20 small flying insects in bags containing wet and dirty towels across from ice machine and triple sink in storage area away from kitchen. 2) 10 small flying insects landing on clean pots and pans on rack across from Triple sink and ice machine. 3) 33 small flying insects on wall behind dough mixer and dough trays next to kitchen. 4) 10 small flying insects on pizza dough trays next to kitchen. 5) 6 flying insects on clean plates on rack in kitchen. 7) 8 small flying insects on garbage can in kitchen. 8) 3 small flying insects landing on clean cutting board on counter at the bar. 9) 6 flying insects around garbage can at the bar.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lowboy cooler in kitchen soiled. Interior of reach in under flip top in Cook line soiled with slime and food debris. Delfield reach in cooler soiled. Gaskets in 6 drawers cooler under pizza prep station soiled.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind pizza oven soiled.”
“Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hand correctly.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Meat Slicer in kitchen next to Delfield Reach in cooler soiled. 2) Cutting board front of flip top in cook line soiled.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink in kitchen.”
**SANG’S CHINESE FOOD
1925 NE 163RD ST.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH
INSPECTION DATE 1/29
29 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in kitchen area, not near food and no evidence or sighting of other activity.”
“Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various cooked foods in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not date marked. All were prepared on site more than 24 hours ago.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (46F - Cold Holding); raw flounder (46F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (47F - Cold Holding) As per manager food had only been in cooler for about 1 hour after taking them from walk in cooler. Food were located in reach in cooler in ware wash area. Cooler had an ambient temperature of 47°F. Manager instructed employee to move all foods back to walk in cooler.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense chips and rice.”
“Floor soiled and has accumulation of debris. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located on floor behind kitchen equipment.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food being stored on floor in kitchen area.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed various kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease and food debris.”
“Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or ware washing area. Observed employee cigarettes stored on prep shelf with food for customers.”
“Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed various employees enter kitchen from outside and begin working without washing hands.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various plastic containers being stored in and on top of hand washing sink in ware wash area and a pan of cut leafy greens stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area.”