Rodent issues found in 2 catering companies and a Peruvian restaurant

Below is a list of locations that were closed by inspectors from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation last week.

No facilities were closed in Broward County and the Florida Keys last week, although violations were found at several Broward restaurants, according to state records.

All Miami-Dade County locations that were closed were allowed to reopen after an ordered clean and re-inspection.

***DIXIE CATERING

2620 WEST SECOND AVENUE

HIALEAH

ORDERED CLOSED 2/2/23

4 INJURIES DETECTED

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in the air conditioned prep area: 2 rodent droppings on the floor under the hand wash basin near the prep table next to the boxes of individual service cups and approximately 7 rodent droppings under a shelf near the staff restroom.”

“Cockroach activity present, evidenced by live cockroaches found. Production area: 1 live cockroach crawling on the floor under the hand basin between the warming box and a prep table with a slicer.”

***BUILDING CATERING

2620 WEST SECOND AVENUE

HIALEAH

ORDERED CLOSED 2/2/23

4 INJURIES DETECTED

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in the air conditioned prep area: 2 rodent droppings on the floor under the hand wash basin near the prep table next to the boxes of individual service cups and approximately 7 rodent droppings under a shelf near the staff restroom.”

“Cockroach activity present, evidenced by live cockroaches found. Production area: 1 live cockroach crawling on the floor under the hand basin between the warming box and a prep table with a slicer.”

“Hand wash basin not accessible to employees at all times.”

***Y&O PERUVIAN FOOD

DBA/ PUNTO PERU

20500 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY

CUTLER BAY

INSPECTION FOLLOWING A COMPLAINT

ORDERED CLOSED 1/31/23

22 VIOLATIONS DETECTED

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a total of 8 rodent droppings on the dishwasher.”

“Selling ban issued in time/safety food temperature control due to temperature abuse. Tres Leches Cake (51F – 52F Cold Holding) is observed in the soda cooler at the front counter; Rice Pudding (50F – 52F Cold Holding), for more than 4 hours depending on manager. The employee disposed of groceries on site.”

“Time/Temperature control for safety food refrigerated above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, keep in cool observed Eggnog Jalea Seasoning (70F – keep cold) for less than 4 hours according to manager. The employee put the sauce back in the cool box. Tres Leches cakes are observed in the soda cooler at the front counter at (51F – 52F Cold Holding); Rice Pudding (50F – 52F Cold Holding), for more than 4 hours depending on manager. The employee disposed of groceries on site.”

“Food is chilled by an unapproved method, evidenced by an insufficient chilling rate during inspection. Cooked beef soup (51F – refrigeration) was observed in the walk-in cooler, according to the cook this soup was refrigerated overnight. The employee disposed of groceries on site.”

“Accumulation of black/green moldy substance inside ice machine/bin.”

“Black substance/grease/food particles have accumulated inside the oven. Observed two ovens in the kitchen with old grease deposits.”

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris and/or dust. Observed wall stained, splattered with food, wall behind prep table in kitchen.”

***LOS GOLDOS FAST FOOD (MOBILE)

2732 SW 137. AVENUE

MIAMI

ORDERED CLOSED 2/1/23

6 INJURIES DETECTED

“Equipment that is operated without running drinking water.”

“Selling ban issued in time/safety food temperature control due to temperature abuse. Shredded Beef 49F American Cheese Slices 47F Chopped Lettuce 47F.”

“No proof of the required state-approved employee training for employees available.”

“The operator of a non-autonomous mobile food distribution vehicle failed to submit a commissary notification form for each commissary to the department prior to use.”

***DENNYS

650 NORTH STATE ROAD 7

MARGATE

INSPECTION DATE 01/30/23

7 INJURIES DETECTED

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

“Live, small flying insects in the kitchen, food prep area, food storage area and/or bar area. – Observed 2 live flying insects landing on the wall in the sink area, 6 live flying insects next to the bread stand in the kitchen.”

“Black substance/grease/food particles have accumulated inside the oven/microwave. – Observed accumulation of old leftovers in the microwave.”

“Time/Temperature control for safety food refrigerated above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – Observed runny eggs kept cold at 58 degrees Fahrenheit on a stovetop refrigerator. Eggs are placed in the unit 30 minutes before inspection per operator.”

***PITA EXPRESS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

2445 STIRLING STREET

DANIA BEACH

INSPECTION FOLLOWING A COMPLAINT

13 VIOLATIONS DETECTED

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on the floor under the shelf in the dry storage room. 4 rodent droppings on the floor in the corner of the shelf in the dry storage room. Dry storage is at the back of the house in a separate room away from the kitchen and kitchenette.”

“Food that is not stored at least 6 inches off the ground. Tahini sauce and oil container on the floor in the dry storage room.”

“Food contaminated by equipment or utensils that have not been sanitized. Pre-cooked french fires touch dirty wall in cooking area. The operator threw away fries that hit the wall and stored the remaining fries in the bus pan.”

***Boston Market

3102 WESTERN COMMERCIAL BLVD.

tamarac

INSPECTION DATE 1.2.23

4 INJURIES DETECTED

FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED

“Live, small flying insects in the kitchen, food prep area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen soda dispenser unit on C02 tank – observed 6 live flying bugs flying around soda crates. The operator disposed of live flying insects. Clean and disinfected area. The area is not near TCS food or food contact surfaces.”

“No proof of the required state-approved employee training for employees available.”

***CAFÉ BRIE

2765 EAST ATLANTIC BLVD.

POMPANO BEACH

INSPECTION DATE 1.2.23

20 INJURIES DETECTED

FOLLOW-UP REQUIRED

“Dead cockroaches on the property. Observed a dead roach in the ice machine water tank at the front counter. Operator turned off ice machine to stop ice production, removed cockroaches, cleaned and sanitized ice machine.”

“Accumulation of black/green moldy substance inside ice maker/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance in front counter ice machine.”

“Raw pet food layered/not properly segregated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw shell eggs being stored next to deli ham within reach in the kitchen cooler. The operator has removed and properly stored deli ham. **Field Corrected** 2) Observed raw shell eggs being stored in a cool box over a roast pork within reach.”

“Time/Temperature control for safety food refrigerated above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Peppers 56°F cold holding, Diced Tomatoes 62°F cold holding on the cook line and Garlic Butter Spread 70°F cold holding on the front counter. All items held less than four hours, no prep today. Discussed with Time as a Public Health Control and the form provided. The operator will start using the time as a public health check.”

“Food is chilled by an unapproved method, evidenced by an insufficient chilling rate during inspection. Sliced ​​tomatoes stacked on top of each other and lettuce observed on top of bins in flip-top cooler at front counter during ambient chilling. Discussed proper cooling methods with the operator.”

“For some employees, the mandatory employee training has expired.”

***COSME CAFE

8390 VOGELSTRASSE

MIAMI

INSPECTION DATE 2.2.23

21 VIOLATIONS DETECTED

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED

“Cockroach activity present, evidenced by live cockroaches found. Observed a live cockroach crawling on the floor next to the refrigerated display case in the front counter.”

“Monitored wall soiled with accumulated grease, food scraps and/or dust behind the prep table. Observed that the ceiling is covered with accumulated dust throughout the kitchen.”

“Raw pet food layered/not properly segregated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above ready to eat, within reach of the chiller in the prep area.”

“Time/Temperature control for safety food refrigerated above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallon of milk at (47 – Cold Holding) within reach in cooler on front counter. According to the employee, the item was left at room temperature for less than 30 minutes.”

“Time/temperature control for safety food, except whole beef roasts, kept hot at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef Pastry (128F – Hold); Croquettes (121F – Hot Holding) at the front counter. According to staff less than two hours. Employees increase device temperature.”

“Hand wash basin not accessible to employees at all times. Observed hand washing sink not accessible in prep area.”