Roaches, rodents and repeat violations led to temporary shutdowns at several South Florida restaurants following health inspections.
Anne’s Paradise Takeout & Catering and The Pup Tent were among the repeat offenders, with ongoing pest issues. Kaluz, Ocean Alley and Kussify were also forced to close due to roach activity, improper food handling and sanitation failures.
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All were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
No places in Miami-Dade or the Florida Keys were ordered shut last week.
**KALUZ RESTAURANT
3300 EAST COMMERCIAL BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 3/26
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately eight live roaches observed crawling on fire wood on cart at the grill in the kitchen. 2. Approximately two live roaches crawling on floor and wall next to fire wood cart in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately six dead roaches on floor under wood cart and in front of reach in cooler in kitchen.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup with no handle stored in mango salsa at flip top cooler opposite cook line in the kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onion (105F - Hot Holding), cooked mushroom (110F - Hot Holding), cooked bell pepper (110F - Hot Holding), cooked artichoke (80F - Hot Holding), and cooked artichoke (65F - Hot Holding) stored on food prep tables under no temperature control.”
**OCEAN ALLEY
900 NORTH BROADWALK
HOLLYWOOD
ORDERED SHUT 3/26
16 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -4 live roaches crawling behind garbage can, next to reach in cooler in cook line. -5 live roaches behind reach in cooler in cook line. 4 live roaches behind steam table in cook line. -1 live roach crawling on box of gravy packets in dry goods storage area in rear kitchen.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -5 flying insects by hand wash sink in bar area. -6 flying insects by mop sink, next to clean equipment storage. Repeat Violation.”
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. two Fly sticky tapes full of dead flying insects around mop sink area, one in front of cleaning equipment storage room.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -mop sink area -cook line area, behind cooking equipment and cooling equipment -inside walk in freezer- old food residues. Repeat Violation.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Mop sink, buildup of food residues and black lime substance -Fan in wall in prep room- rear kitchen-heavily soiled with grease and dust. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several bags of frozen shrimp in standing water, employee removed and placed on cold water.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -end of cook line- substantial buildup of grease.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Cook line- reach in cooler-cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimps (50F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, advised operator to moved back food to walk in cooler and add ice for a quick chill.”
**KUSSIFY
2652 HOLLYWOOD BLVD.
HOLLYWOOD
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 3/26
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach in empty dish racks next to triple sink. 2) 1 live roach under triple sink in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach on floor next to oven in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor next to grease trap under triple sink in kitchen.”
“Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee after baking bread rolls used bare hands to serve them to a customer. Acknowledge Manager who instructed employee to wash hands, discarded rolls and use tong.”
“Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone and proceeded to reach out for a clean plate to serve cooked food to guest without washing hands.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Station Flip Top- ; Marinara Sauce (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours.”
**THE PUP TENT
LAUDERHILL MALL
1345 NW 40TH AVENUE
LAUDERHILL
ORDERED SHUT 3/26
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 1/4/2024 (ROACH ISSUES)
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed: - approximately 30 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink. - approximately 30 rodent droppings under counter holding hot dog hot holding unit. - approximately 15 rodent droppings on counter holding fries fryer.”
“Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6 flying insects flying around kiosk.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion fries at front counter.”
“Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee cleaning rodent droppings then proceeded to wash and dry hands without using soap. Inspector informed employee to wash hands using soap. Employee washed hands using soap.”
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.”
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION 3/27
“Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings under counter holding sausage warmer.”
**ANNES PARADISE TAKEOUT & CATERING
2428 NORTH STATE ROAD 7
LAUDERDALE LAKES
ORDERED SHUT 3/26
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 7/22/2024 (ROACH ISSUE)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 2 live roaches in dishwashing area underneath utensils stand. -Observed approximately 20 live roaches in kitchen underneath food preparation table. -Observed 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on clean food container. -Observed 3 live roaches underneath cooking equipment at cook line. Cook line located next to dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.”
“Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 1 dead roach in dishwashing area underneath utensils storage shelves.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on floor in kitchen underneath cooking equipment.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on shelves under food preparation tables. Repeat Violation.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle cup used to dispense raw cornmeal at dry storage.”
“Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and rinsing food containers and utensils without sanitizing. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed chef with engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024.”
RE-INSPECTION 3/27
“1 live roach crawling on floor at front line wait station, 1 live roach crawling on food preparation table in kitchen, 2 live roaches found underneath food preparation table in kitchen and 1 live roach found behind cooking equipment at cook line.”