Below is a list of places that were inspected last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
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Some were ordered shut, while others require a follow-up inspection.
No food establishments were ordered shut in Miami-Dade County again. In fact, the last time an eating establishment was ordered shut in Miami-Dade was Dec. 18, 2024.
Meanwhile, multiple restaurants in Broward County were ordered shut, raising questions about the stark contrast in enforcement between the two counties.
As of this publication, BBQ TONIGHT remains closed.
All other establishments that were ordered shut have since been allowed to reopen after completing a required cleanup and passing a re-inspection.
**LUCILLE’S AMERICAN CAFE
2250 WESTON ROAD
WESTON
ORDERED SHUT 1/29
7 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 roaches on prepping table next to grill in kitchen.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 small flying insects landing on shelf in kitchen.”
“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. Observed at reach in cooler (turbo air) in front cook line - diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); diced boiled eggs (57F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (57F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator items. Not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler next to fryer- raw turkey burgers stored over raw pork chops. Operator stored correctly.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 1/30
“Observed 1 roach on prepping table next to grill in kitchen.”
“Observed 2 Small flying insects landing on prepping table and shelf in kitchen.”
**FUDDRUCKERS
THE SHOPS AT PEMBROKE GARDENS
14532 SW 5TH STREET
PEMBROKE PINES
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 1/27
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Cook line: below cold holding unit- Behind large garbage trunk, observed - 4 roaches crawling on floor -3 crawling on wall. -Below steam table, behind square garbage can -one roach crawling on floor -one roach crawling on prep table , behind serving baskets. In cook line.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear kitchen.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two drawers warmer in cook line, soiled with food spills and grease.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled floor with food debris, and grease in cook line corridor and under cooking equipment.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets from 6 compartment cooling drawers in cook line. -Hood filters in cook line , right side.”
“Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Loose garbage, plates, straws, cups , behind and both sides of dumpster. Repeat Violation.”
“Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Cook line, behind steam table and cold holding unit, large black storage trunk used as garbage cans without trash bags.”
“Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), observed empty container of chlorine sanitizer.”
**BASILIC VIETNAMESE GRILL
218 EAST COMMERCIAL BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 1/29
27 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 10/4/23 (ROACH ISSUE)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Approximately - 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. - 1 live roach on flip top unit at cook line in kitchen - 1 live on prep table in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Approximately; - 5 dead roaches on floor next to water heater in kitchen. - 2 dead roaches on floor in corner next to fire extinguisher at wait station In kitchen. -10 dead roaches at front counter bar area in kitchen.”
“Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Walk in cooler; raw shell eggs over unwashed cabbage.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Prep area; -cooked shrimp thawing in container of standing water. -raw beef in bucket thawing in standing water. Reviewed proper thawing. Operator placed back in walk-in cooler.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table: bean sprouts (72F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (72F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) chicken broth (60F - Cold Holding); Cook line condiment cart: garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding) Observed under no temperature control held less than 4hrs, foots not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in cooler, reviewed time as a public health control. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Wait station; cooked noodles 110F hot holding under no temperature control. Food not prepared or portioned today held less than 4hrs operator reheated to 165F.”
“Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Operator portioned raw shrimp in container with gloves and proceeded to grab bowl of ready to eat cabbage with the same gloves, without washing hands and changing gloves first.”
“Approximately 10 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator stored in solution.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Storage area; 1 2quart bowl in bulk MSG. Repeat Violation.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cook line; used as storage for food container.”
“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Prep employee put gloves on without washing hands to portion ready to eat bean sprouts for customers order.”
**BBQ TONIGHT
1386 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
POMPANO BEACH
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 1/30
ORIGINALLY ORDERED SHUT 1/24
“Approximately 8 live roaches in kitchen by handwashing sink and on floor by oven.
FROM ORIGINAL INSPECTION 1/24
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen by handwashing sink, approximately 10 live roaches on wall and ceiling.”
“In kitchen, on cook line and flip top cooler approximately 10 live roaches on wall and ceiling. In dining room, approximately 5 live roaches on floor and walls.”
**LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT
1657 NW 79TH AVE.
DORAL
INSPECTION DATE 1/31
29 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind sandwich station.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bug spray in back of kitchen on shelf with pancake mix, saran wrap No paper towels. Repeat Violation.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk in cooler not working at all, completely off. The following TCS foods stored inside: mash potato (61F - Cold Holding); rice (61F - Cold Holding); yucca (61F - Cold Holding). As per cook, the foods have been in cooler since prior day of inspection.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelf where dishes are kept above three sink. Observed meat slicer soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles of all coolers and microwave in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on tiles in kitchen.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled in kitchen.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda on floor of bar area. Observed oil on floor outside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled paper towel and soap dispenser in kitchen area. Observed gaskets of all coolers in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled in back office, observed freezer in dry storage soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled. Observed all shelves in reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed frozen pork in to go plastic bags. Cook wrapped them in food grade plastic during inspection.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler not working at all, completely off. The following TCS foods stored inside: mash potato (61F - Cold Holding); rice (61F - Cold Holding); yucca (61F - Cold Holding). As per cook, the foods have been in cooler since prior day of inspection.”
**LA ROSA
4041 NW 7TH STREET
MIAMI
INSPECTION DATE 1/31
17 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 live flies in onion bin and in dry dish storage room in back of restaurant. Observed 3 live flies in dry food storage. Observed 1 live fly in ware wash area.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine. Observed exterior soiled of dish machine.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in back where dry goods are stored.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled pipes and wires throughout kitchen. Observed soiled air vents in all walk in coolers and freezers. Observe gaskets in all reach in coolers soiled.”
“Hand wash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand sink in bar area.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of utensils in hand sink in back of kitchen.”