{"id":15589,"date":"2025-05-29T05:05:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/?p=15589"},"modified":"2025-05-29T05:05:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:05:44","slug":"roaches-dead-alive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/2025\/05\/29\/roaches-dead-alive\/","title":{"rendered":"Roaches Dead &#038; Alive"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to Restaurant Inspections<\/h2>\n<p>Roaches were a high-priority issue at two Broward County eateries shut down by the state last week. Other violations included \u201ctemperature abuse\u201d and \u201caccumulation of debris.\u201d No Palm Beach County restaurants faced emergency closure orders.<\/p>\n<h2>How Restaurant Inspections Work<\/h2>\n<p>The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We cull through inspections that happen weekly and spotlight places ordered shut for \u201chigh-priority violations,\u201d such as improper food temperatures or dead cockroaches.<\/p>\n<h2>Filing Complaints<\/h2>\n<p>Any restaurant that fails a state inspection must stay closed until it passes a follow-up. If you spot a possible violation and wish to file a complaint, contact Florida DBPR. (But please don\u2019t contact us: The Sun Sentinel doesn\u2019t inspect restaurants.)<\/p>\n<h2>Broward County Restaurant Closures<\/h2>\n<h3>Tehillah Garden<\/h3>\n<p>6994 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n<h4>Ordered Shut<\/h4>\n<p>May 21<\/p>\n<h4>Why<\/h4>\n<p>Eight violations (five high-priority), including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>About 42 live roaches in kitchen areas such as \u201cinside of wall-mounted soap dispenser on wall above mop sink next to triple sink,\u201d \u201cin between wood frame and wall holding water heater above mop sink next to triple sink,\u201d \u201con ground under dry storage shelves,\u201d \u201cin between wall and three-compartment sink\u201d and \u201con wall behind reach-in cooler.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>About 69 dead roaches in kitchen areas such as \u201cinside of wall-mounted soap dispenser on wall above mop sink next to triple sink,\u201d \u201con ground under dry storage shelves,\u201d \u201con shelves holding dry storage items,\u201d \u201con ground behind cook line equipment,\u201d \u201cinside of gas system access door of oven on cook line,\u201d \u201cbehind fire extinguisher sign on wall,\u201d and \u201cin spider webs in between wall and triple sink,\u201d as well as \u201con ground under front counter\u201d and \u201cunder reach-in cooler at front counter.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Stop sale ordered for cooked beef, turkey, goat and griot \u201cdue to temperature abuse.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Stop sale also ordered for time\/temperature issues involving cooked white rice, black rice, and rice and beans.<br \/>\n<h4>Status<\/h4>\n<p>Closed May 22 after a follow-up inspection found two violations (one high-priority). Reopened later that day after a third visit found no violations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Hollywood Donut Factory<\/h3>\n<p>102 N. 28th Ave., Hollywood<\/p>\n<h4>Ordered Shut<\/h4>\n<p>May 20<\/p>\n<h4>Why<\/h4>\n<p>Seven violations (two high-priority), including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>About 16 live roaches in kitchen \u201cin gap between bakery table and leg at bakery table in donut prep area\u201d and \u201con and in gaps of wood shelving along back wall in donut prep area\u201d and in dry storage room \u201con wood shelving.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Six dead roaches \u201con shelf next to drink station at breakfast bar area.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Accumulation of dead insects \u201cat control device under counter below front-counter, hand-wash sink.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Floor in donut prep area \u201csoiled\/has accumulation of debris.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cRaw beef stored above cooked bacon in cook-line flip-top.\u201d<br \/>\n<h4>Status<\/h4>\n<p>Reopened May 21 after a follow-up visit found no violations.<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Restaurant inspections are crucial in ensuring the health and safety of consumers. The presence of live and dead roaches, as well as other high-priority violations, can lead to the closure of restaurants. It is essential for restaurants to maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent the spread of diseases and to ensure the well-being of their customers.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What happens if a restaurant fails a state inspection?<br \/>\nAny restaurant that fails a state inspection must stay closed until it passes a follow-up.<\/li>\n<li>How can I file a complaint about a restaurant?<br \/>\nIf you spot a possible violation and wish to file a complaint, contact Florida DBPR.<\/li>\n<li>What are high-priority violations?<br \/>\nHigh-priority violations include issues such as improper food temperatures, dead cockroaches, and accumulation of debris.<\/li>\n<li>Can a restaurant reopen after being shut down?<br \/>\nYes, a restaurant can reopen after being shut down if it passes a follow-up inspection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Restaurant Inspections Roaches were a high-priority issue at two Broward County eateries shut down by the state last week. Other violations included \u201ctemperature abuse\u201d and \u201caccumulation of debris.\u201d No Palm Beach County restaurants faced emergency closure orders. 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