Rodent issues discovered in 2 South Florida restaurants ordered shut

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PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Below is a list of places inspected last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean up and then a re-inspection.

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**JOE’S WOOD GRILL

1504 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY

DANIA BEACH

ORDERED SHUT 9/23

11 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent dropping on floor , right side of ice machine in dry storage room. 8 rodent dropping on floor on the left side of storage shelf in ware washing room. 3 rodent droppings under hand wash sink in kitchen. 3 rodent droppings on floor under prep table in cook line. 3 rodent droppings on floor on the right corner by entry door in walk in cooler.”

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves inside walk in cooler and under shelf in ware washing room #2.”

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese inside Kenmore refrigerator in kitchen.”

“No soap provided at hand wash sink in kitchen.”

**DERRY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

6569 PEMBROKE ROAD

HOLLYWOOD

ORDERED SHUT 9/25

14 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 1) 11 rodent droppings on can of gravy in dry storage shelf next to dishwashing area. 2) 2 Rodent droppings under rack in dry storage next to dishwashing area.”

“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) 3 Small flying insects in kitchen garbage can. 2) 1 Small flying insects landing on wall in kitchen. 3) 3 Small flying insects in garbage can next to dishwashing machine. 4) 1 small flying insect landing in opened container of sugar in kitchen.”

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.”

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Entire kitchen walls soiled.”

“Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.”

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood Soiled. 2) Shelf under steamer soiled. 3) Shelf under prep table soiled 4) Stove top soiled. 5) Shelves on rack next to entrance door of kitchen soiled. 6) Top shelf with clean dishes next to fryer soiled.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked Sausage (95-120 - Hot Holding) Cooked Sausage Link.”

“No soap provided at hand wash sink in kitchen.”

**DUTCH POT JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

111 NORTH STATE ROAD 7

PLANTATION

ORDERED SHUT 9/24

7 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed - Approximately 4 live roaches crawling on wall below prep sink next to prep table in kitchen. - Approximately 3 live roaches crawling on wall next to door jam leading to water heater room behind 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 curried goat (49F - Cold Holding) ; red peas (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (50F - Cold Holding).”

“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.”

**RIVIERE SOUTH BEACH HOTEL

1424 COLLINS AVE.

MIAMI BEACH

ORDERED SHUT 9/25

11 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Observed the triple sink was removed and single compartment utility sink was installed. Observed the front desk agent washing plates, coffee mugs, bowls, spoons, knives, and forks in the single compartment utility sink.”

“Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the front desk agent washing plates, coffee mugs, bowls, spoons, knives, and forks in the single compartment utility sink.”

“Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Equipment is washed in a one compartment utility sink.”

“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bow, with soapy water in the sink and a plastic tray on top of the sink.”

“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.”

“Food manager certification expired.”

**CARIBBEAN BREEZE GRILL & RESTAURANT

12936-38 NW 7TH AVENUE

NORTH MIAMI

ORDERED SHUT 9/23

10 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches between reach in cooler and preparation table in the kitchen.”

“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under preparation table inside kitchen area.”

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease inside oven.”

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under cooking equipment.”

“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.”


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