{"id":23573,"date":"2025-12-18T19:01:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T00:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/2025\/12\/18\/rodent-collapsed-and-died\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T19:01:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T00:01:39","slug":"rodent-collapsed-and-died","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/2025\/12\/18\/rodent-collapsed-and-died\/","title":{"rendered":"Rodent Collapsed and Died"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Rodent Infestation and Other Issues Prompt Temporary Closures of South Florida Restaurants<\/h1>\n<h2>Introduction to the Problem<\/h2>\n<p>Rodents and their droppings continue to cause significant issues at South Florida restaurants, with one notable incident involving a rodent entering a premises, collapsing, and dying. These incidents, along with rising wastewater, cockroach infestations, and other serious issues, led the state to temporarily shut down seven South Florida restaurants last week. The Sun Sentinel highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties, focusing on places ordered shut for high-priority violations such as improper food temperatures or dead cockroaches.<\/p>\n<h2>How Inspections Work<\/h2>\n<p>Any restaurant that fails a state inspection must remain closed until it passes a follow-up inspection. If a possible violation is spotted, individuals can file a complaint by contacting the Florida DBPR. It&#8217;s important to note that The Sun Sentinel does not inspect restaurants but rather reports on the findings of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.<\/p>\n<h2>Broward County Closures<\/h2>\n<h3>Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 7015 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ordered shut:<\/strong> Dec. 8<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Observed wastewater coming up from floor drains in the kitchen, with employees walking through it and an inability to isolate the area.<\/li>\n<li>Time\/temperature issue involved sliced tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Reopened Dec. 9 after a follow-up inspection found one basic violation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>RC Caribbean Restaurant<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 3760 NE Third Ave., Pompano Beach<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ordered shut:<\/strong> Dec. 9<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>About 200 rodent droppings in the kitchen.<\/li>\n<li>About 21 roaches running on the kitchen floor and crawling on a bain-marie.<\/li>\n<li>Heavy accumulation of grease and food debris underneath cookline equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Reopened Dec. 10 after a second visit found two basic violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Punta Cana Restaurant<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 9119 Taft St., Pembroke Pines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ordered shut:<\/strong> Dec. 10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Five live roaches in the kitchen.<\/li>\n<li>12 dead roaches under the kitchen triple sink and around the wall under the prep sink.<\/li>\n<li>Raw shrimp stored above cooked chicken and beef.<\/li>\n<li>Standing water on the floor under the kitchen hand sink and triple sink.<\/li>\n<li>Time\/temperature issues involved bags of raw beef and a cream-based beverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Reopened Dec. 11 after a reinspection found two intermediate and basic violations, requiring a follow-up inspection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 1553 E. Sample Road, Pompano Beach<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ordered shut:<\/strong> Dec. 8<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>11 live roaches in the kitchen.<\/li>\n<li>Three dead roaches in the kitchen.<\/li>\n<li>Time\/temperature issue involved cooked potato.<\/li>\n<li>Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the ice machine.<\/li>\n<li>Employee handled clean utensils after cracking raw shell eggs without washing hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Reopened Dec. 9 after a follow-up visit found two basic violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 14395 Miramar Parkway, Miramar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ordered shut:<\/strong> Dec. 11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A live rodent came from the back entrance door, collapsed on the floor, and died.<\/li>\n<li>Manager failed to wash hands after picking up the dead rodent.<\/li>\n<li>Two live roaches seen crawling on a storage rack in front of the dishwasher machine.<\/li>\n<li>Cooking utensils stored in soiled water.<\/li>\n<li>Hot water faucet completely shut off at the bar-area hand wash sink.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Reopened Dec. 12 after a second inspection found three intermediate and basic violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Palm Beach County Closures<\/h2>\n<h3>Little Caesars<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 1436 Lantana Road, Lantana<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ordered shut:<\/strong> Dec. 8<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>More than 46 rodent droppings on a shelf under the dough prep area and on prep tables.<\/li>\n<li>Stop sale ordered for mix and dough sheets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Reopened Dec. 9 after a second visit found no violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Oyako Sushi<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 6655 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ordered shut:<\/strong> Dec. 9<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Approximately 15 rodent droppings on top of the dishwashing machine.<\/li>\n<li>About eight dead flies in fly sticky tape near the warewashing area.<\/li>\n<li>Time\/temperature issue involved shrimp tempura batter with milk.<\/li>\n<li>Wontons not covered in the reach-in freezer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Reopened Dec. 10 after a follow-up visit found no violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The temporary closures of these restaurants due to severe health and safety violations underscore the importance of rigorous and regular inspections to protect public health. It&#8217;s crucial for restaurants to maintain high standards of cleanliness and food handling practices to prevent such incidents and ensure customer safety.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Q: How often are restaurant inspections conducted?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: Restaurant inspections are conducted weekly by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: What happens if a restaurant fails an inspection?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: If a restaurant fails a state inspection, it must stay closed until it passes a follow-up inspection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: How can I report a possible violation?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: Possible violations can be reported by contacting the Florida DBPR.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: Can I get a list of all restaurants that have been shut down?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: The Sun Sentinel provides weekly updates on restaurants ordered shut for high-priority violations in Broward and Palm Beach counties.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThese violations \u2014 along with rising wastewater, cockroach infestations and other issues \u2014 prompted the state to temporarily shut seven South Florida restaurants last week.<br \/>\nThe 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.<br \/>\nAny 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.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rodent Infestation and Other Issues Prompt Temporary Closures of South Florida Restaurants Introduction to the Problem Rodents and their droppings continue to cause significant issues at South Florida restaurants, with one notable incident involving a rodent entering a premises, collapsing, and dying. 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