Five Broward County Restaurants Shut Down Due to Poor Hygiene Conditions
Broward County
- Pizza Lovers Bistro
- Ordered shut: February 28
- Why: Nine violations (six high-priority) including 86 flies, stop sale orders for frozen shrimp and meat sauce, and temperature issues with fresh mozzarella
- Status: Reopened later the same day after a second inspection found one intermediate violation; a follow-up inspection is required
- Subway
- Ordered shut: February 26
- Why: Nine violations (three high-priority) including 93 rodent droppings, eight live flies, and a bottle of glass cleaner on a shelf above open single-service soup cups
- Status: Reopened February 27 after a follow-up inspection found three intermediate and basic violations
- Kwong Ming China Kitchen
- Ordered shut: February 26
- Why: Six violations (four high-priority) including eight live roaches, one dead roach, and raw chicken stored above cooked rice
- Status: Reopened February 27 after a next-day inspection found no violations
- Jahnet’s Jamaican Cuisine
- Ordered shut: February 25
- Why: 10 violations (five high-priority) including 48 rodent droppings, stop sale orders for cooked rice, and employees eating and drinking while cooking
- Status: Reopened February 26 after a second visit found two intermediate and basic violations, with a follow-up inspection required
- China Hollywood
- Ordered shut: February 24
- Why: 10 violations (three high-priority) including 28 live roaches, 13 dead roaches, and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat broccoli
- Status: Closed on February 25, reopened later that day after another visit found two basic violations
Conclusion
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) regularly conducts inspections to ensure that restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach counties maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. Unfortunately, five Broward County restaurants were forced to shut down recently due to various violations, including flies, rodent droppings, and live and dead roaches. It is crucial for customers to be aware of these issues and to take steps to protect themselves. If you spot a possible violation, you can file a complaint with the DBPR.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s restaurant inspections?
The purpose of the inspections is to ensure that restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach counties maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. - What types of violations can lead to a restaurant being shut down?
Violations such as flies, rodent droppings, live and dead roaches, and other issues can lead to a restaurant being shut down. - How can I file a complaint with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation?
You can file a complaint with the DBPR online or by contacting them directly.
