South Florida Restaurants Forced to Close Due to Unhygienic Conditions
Palm Beach County
- A-1 Thai Restaurant: 2054 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach
- Ordered shut: October 25
- Reason: 7 violations, including 39 live flies, raw chicken and raw beef not stored properly, and time/temperature issues
- Status: Reopened October 26 after a follow-up inspection
- The Mexican Avocado Grill 2 (food truck): 1941 S. Military Trail, Suite R11, West Palm Beach
- Ordered shut: October 25
- Reason: 3 violations, including 21 live roaches and 6 dead roaches
- Status: Reopened October 26 after a follow-up inspection
- Red Crab Juicy Seafood: 6177 Jog Road, Suite D1-4, Lake Worth
- Ordered shut: October 24
- Reason: 23 violations, including 25 rodent droppings, 20 live small ants, and 2 live roaches
- Status: Reopened October 25 after a follow-up inspection
- Golden Wok: 1428 W. Lantana Road, Lantana
- Ordered shut: October 24
- Reason: 12 violations, including over 80 rodent droppings, time/temperature issues, and a personal cellphone stored in a food preparation area
- Status: Reopened October 25 after a follow-up inspection
- PA Heladitos Shadday: 1222 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth Beach
- Ordered shut: October 23
- Reason: 4 violations, including 3 live roaches and 1 dead roach
- Status: Reopened October 24 after a follow-up inspection
- RC Caribbean Restaurant: 220 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach
- Ordered shut: October 22
- Reason: 5 violations, including sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains and black/green mold-like substance in the ice machine/bin
- Status: Reopened October 23 after a follow-up inspection
Broward County
- Oceans Grille: 3720 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
- Ordered shut: October 24
- Reason: 10 violations, including 9 live roaches, 18 dead roaches, and an employee using a disposable tissue to wipe his nose without washing his hands
- Status: Closed October 25, reopened later that day after a third inspection
- El Portal Maya: 3660 Davie Road, Davie
- Ordered shut: October 24
- Reason: 7 violations, including 7 live roaches and 4 dead roaches
- Status: Closed October 25, reopened later that day after a third inspection
- Don Rodone Ceviche & More: 3383 Sheridan St., Hollywood
- Ordered shut: October 22
- Reason: 7 violations, including 21 live roaches, 5 dead roaches, and a stop sale ordered for cheese and cooked rice and pasta
- Status: Reopened October 23 after a follow-up inspection
Conclusion
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation conducted inspections in Palm Beach and Broward counties, resulting in the temporary closure of eight restaurants and one food truck due to unhygienic conditions. The violations included live and dead roaches, rodent droppings, black/green mold-like substance, and other issues that posed a risk to public health.
FAQs
- What are the most common reasons for restaurant closures?
- Unhygienic conditions, including live and dead pests, rodent droppings, and poor food handling and storage practices.
- How do restaurant inspections work?
- Inspectors from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation conduct regular inspections of restaurants and food trucks to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- What can I do if I suspect a restaurant is not following proper food safety guidelines?
- Report your concerns to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation or contact the restaurant directly to report any issues.
