Below is a list of places that were inspected last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Some places listed were ordered shut, while others required a “follow-up inspection.”
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No establishments in Miami-Dade or the Florida Keys were ordered shut.
All the places ordered shut in Broward were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and then a re-inspection.
**PARADIGM CINEMAS/GATEWAY
1820 EAST SUNRISE BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 1/2
4 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately; -Front Counter; 11 rodent droppings on floor in corner next to slushy and fountain drink station. Front Counter; -15 Rodent droppings on floor under front counter -5 rodent droppings on floor under nacho holding station. Kitchen; -5 rodent droppings on floor next to dry storage shelf in kitchen. -8 rodent droppings on floor next to single service storage self in kitchen. Theater room 3; -Approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor along wall and rows.”
“Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep area; White Frigidaire freezer. Repeat Violation.”
RE-INSPECTION 1/3
“From follow-up inspection- Theater room 1; Approximately 10 rodent droppings behind screen curtain, operator cleaned and sanitized area at time of inspection.”
“From initial inspection- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.”
“From initial inspection- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep area; White Frigidaire freezer. Repeat Violation.”
**MEZZ HOT GRILL
BIG EASY CASINO
831 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ACQUISITION LLC
831 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HALLANDALE BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 1/2
3 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on floor between wall and walk in cooler in kitchen. Maintenance cleaned and sanitized area.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.”
**UPTOWN BUFFET
8275 WEST FLAGLER ST.
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 12/26
36 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Repeat Violation.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1/dead roach in hall of kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation.”
“Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly traps above boxes of Avocados in hall of kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at soda machine to the right of dining room. Repeat Violation.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls stored inside multiple buckets of rice. Repeat Violation.”
“Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knives on knife magnet. Operator removed to be cleaned.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles through every reach in cooler soiled with grease. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation.”
“Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F - Cold Holding); crab salad (54F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F - Cold Holding).”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F - Cold Holding); crab salad (54F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F - Cold Holding).”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F - Cold Holding); crab salad (54F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F - Cold Holding).”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of stove: shrimp (86F - Hot Holding). As per operator, shrimp is precooked and used for later surface, and was there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Inspector explained about proper hot holding or cold holding storage.”
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees in kitchen with no hair net.”
**LANDSHARK BAR & GRILL
MARGARITAVILLE HOLLYWOOD BEACH RESORT
1111 NORTH OCEAN DRIVE
HOLLYWOOD
INSPECTION DATE 1/2
6 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flying insects on top of bar counter in open bar on the second floor facing ocean at Margaritaville.”
**CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
SAWGRASS MILLS
2610 SAWGRASS MILLS CIRCLE
SUNRISE
INSPECTION DATE 1/3
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects landing on pizza boxes across from cook line. PIC killed flies and discarded boxes. Repeat Violation.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in low boy cooler at pasta station cooked noodles (76F at 12:52- Cooling since 10:15). Items did not make it below 70F with 2 hours.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in flip top cooler at pasta station, cooked beef (42-47F - Cold Holding), raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (41-48F - Cold Holding) - low boy cooler at pasta station pasta (43-45F - Cold Holding) - at pizza station pork sausage (42-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in low boy and ice bags added to rapid cool. Repeat Violation.”
**SUBWAY
1375 NW 40TH AVENUE
LAUDERHILL
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 1/2
5 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects behind front counter landing on cutting board. Operator clean and sanitized cutting boards 1 small flying insects in seating area not landing on anything 1 small flying insect in back triple sink area not landing on anything.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, foods listed below, not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. 1)Cold Table (right); tuna (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); chicken Teriyaki (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Hot Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese(s) (50-53F - Cold Holding) 2)Cold Table (left); Sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Operator to place some foods on ice and others inside reach in freezer for quick chill.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**BJ’S RESTAURANT
1580 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CORAL SPRINGS
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 1/2
4 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach behind take out counter, in front of cabinet. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized area 2) 1 dead roach handwashing sink station next to fryer. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind soup well in kitchen. Operator killed cleaned and sanitized the area.”
**FLASHBACK DINER
220 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HALLANDALE BEACH
INSPECTION DATE 1/2
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 ) 5 small flying insects landing on wall next to prep table in kitchen. 2) 3 small flying insects on garbage can in prep area in kitchen. 3) 5 small flying insects landing on wall next to triple sink in kitchen.”
“Ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust and mold-like substance.”
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef stored above container of cooked turkey in walk in freezer next to dry storage area.”