Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspectors ordered multiple restaurants shut down last week after uncovering disturbing conditions, including a live rodent that collapsed and died during an inspection, extensive rodent droppings in food prep areas, and kitchens overrun with live and dead roaches.
Inspectors also documented pests inside coolers, on clean dishes, and directly on food-contact surfaces, along with food held at unsafe temperatures and stop-sale orders issued for contaminated items.
Below is a list of places that were inspected and some of their violations.
All locations were allowed to re-open only after completing an ordered cleanup and passing a required re-inspection.
**BLUE GINGER SEAFOOD STEAKHOUSE
14395 MIRAMAR PARKWAY
MIRAMAR
ORDERED SHUT 12/11
20 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live rodent present. Observed live rodent came from back entrance door, collapsed on the floor and died.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches crawling on storage rack in front of dishwasher machine.”
“No soap provided at hand wash sink.”
“Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No names, no issue date for all certificates. Six employees working with food at the time of inspection.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -4 missing tiles above preparation area in rear kitchen. -one tile with water damage above flip top in rear kitchen.”
“Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), after 3rd. Attempt.”
“Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager picked up dead rodent, went outside to disposed, came back to dishwasher area and failed to wash hands. After instructed, manager washed hands.”
**HOMETOWN BARBECUE
1200 NW 22ND ST.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 12/11
12 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor behind cooking equipment located in the kitchen area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches, both large and small, on the floor underneath and above a fire pit not in use located by the front counter area. Observed one dead roach behind the hot holding cabinet located at the prep line by the front counter area. Observed 2 dead roaches around the floor drain located in the bar area.”
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 flying insects landing on food preparation table and cutting boards around the front counter food prep line. Observed approximately 4 flying insects in the air above food prep line in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 7 flying insects in the air by the floor drain located in the bar area.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of oven.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls through kitchen.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen.”
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.”
**MIYI LA CUBANUTA CUBAN CAFE
1553 E. SAMPLE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 12/8
13 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed approximately three live roaches in castor wheels and on floor under food prep table next to large oven in kitchen. 2. Observed approximately seven live roaches in castor wheels and on floor underneath large oven in kitchen. 3. Observed one live roach on wall behind large oven in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed one dead roach in cleaned bowl stored at cleaned utensils rack in kitchen. 2. Observed one dead roach on cleaned plate stored at cleaned utensil rack at cook line in kitchen. 3. One dead roach observed on floor behind large oven in kitchen.”
“Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.”
“Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.”
“Observed clean utensils stored on cleaned utensils rack at cook line soiled with food debris.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Cooked potato (106F - Hot Holding) on grill at cook line. Cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator turned up heat and began reheating to 165F at the time of inspection.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths properly solution and wiping cloth stored in basin of hand sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
**PACK SUPERMARKET
8235 NE 2ND AVE.
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 12/8 THROUGH 12/10
22 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 10/7/25 (RODENT ACTIVITY)
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15+ rodents droppings on floor under counter by coffee station. Observed approximately 8+ rodent droppings on top of counter near boxes of single service spoons. Observed approximately 10+ rodent droppings behind sodas reach in coolers near cook line. Observed approximately 10+ rodent droppings under counter near single service boxes across reach in cooler by cook line. Observed approximately 10+ droppings on the floor by walk in cooler 1 under prep table.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach at three complete sink table and one live roach under prep table by walk in cooler.”
“Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee coming from another prep area and started serving food by cook line with no hand wash.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by kitchen, prep area and dining room. Repeat Violation.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by kitchen, prep area and dining room. Repeat Violation.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease under fryers and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (77F - Cold Holding) at prep table across cook line. As per operator prepared less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
FOLLOW-UP 12/9
“Still observed approximately 5+ rodent droppings behind sodas reach in coolers near cook line. Observed approximately 6+ rodent droppings under front counter across reach in cooler by cook line. Observed approximately 6+ droppings on the floor next to walk in cooler 1 wall and under prep table near water heater.”
FOLLOW-UP 12/10
“At the time of the callback inspection observed 10 rodent droppings on the floor in front of cook line, observed 4+ rodent droppings on the floor behind soda reach in coolers, and observed 8 live roaches in the walk in cooler 1.”
**ICHIMI
2330 SALZEDO ST.
CORAL GABLES
ORDERED SHUT 12/8
30 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings observed in reach in cooler approximately 50 droppings ( gaskets ) at cook line. Observed approximately 200 roach droppings on top of dishwasher machine.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at cook line, by electric panel, three live roaches and approximately 300 roach droppings all over the kitchen and cook line. Observed three live roaches crawling by pots in the storage area. Observed also a live roach inside an MSG bag at storage area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed at cook line by electric panel, one dead roach.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine. Observed also approximately 200 roach droppings on top of dishwasher machine.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at cook line’s unit: noodles 50°F, tofu 50°F, mussels 50°F, fish sauce 50°F.”
“Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed utensils soiled with old food debris on. Cook line.”
“Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Cutting boards soiled at cook line.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the kitchen soiled with old food debris. Observed at cook line, dishwashing area and prep areas.”
“ Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at kitchen changing tasks from soiled equipment to clean items, and manipulating food without properly hand washing.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue accumulated inside the hand sink located in the cook line.”
FOLLOW-UP 12/9
“Observed at front counter, by reach in cooler inside, dead roaches with droppings and old food debris.”
**LAS VEGAS II
7015 W. BROWARD BLVD.
PLANTATION
ORDERED SHUT 12/8
3 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater coming up from floor drains on the ground in the kitchen by the main entrance to kitchen. Observed employees walking through the wastewater. Unable to isolate area.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (76F - Cold Holding) on cook line in a pan with an insufficient amount of ice. As per operator, item was placed on ice approximately 30 minutes ago. Operator placed in ice bath to quick chill.”
**RC CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
3760 NE 3RD ST
POMPANO BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 12/9
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Approximately 100 rodent droppings observed on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. 2. Approximately 100 rodent droppings on top shelf of food prep table next to cook line in kitchen.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed one live roach running on kitchen floor. 2. Observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling on top and underneath Bain Marie, not in use, in kitchen.”
“Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in dining area.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Observed heavy accumulation of grease and food debris underneath cook line equipment. 2. Observed heavy build up of old food debris underneath cook line food prep tables in kitchen.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cook line in kitchen. 2. Heavy soil observed on underside of paper towel dispenser at hand sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.”
**NANA’S FOOD FOR YOU
312 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HALLANDALE BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 12/10
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 9/1/23 (RODENT ISSUES)
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 4 live roaches in bucket with dirty cloths next to triple sink in kitchen. 2) 3 live roaches in Ecolab vanguard wash max above triple sink in kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches under ecolab poster above triple sink in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. 2) 2 dead roaches on pipe next to dishwashing machine in kitchen.”
“Hot water takes too long to reach hand wash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed upon arrival hot water turned off at employees handwashing sink in kitchen resulting in employee using only cold water to wash hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee turned water on during inspection and washed hands correctly.”
**PUNTA CANA RESTAURANT
9119 TAFT ST.
HOLLYWOOD
ORDERED SHUT 12/10
16 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed 1 live roach in kitchen hand sink. 2) Observed 1 live roach on wall above clean pans at shelf above triple sink. 3) Observed 2 live roaches behind kitchen flip top unit. 4) Observed 1 live roach on wall by ice machine at back of kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. 1) Observed 7 dead roaches under kitchen triple sink and around wall under prep sink. 2) Observed 2 dead roaches on floor behind kitchen fliptop unit. 3) Observed 1 dead roach on wall between kitchen triple sink and prep sink 4) Observed 2 dead roaches on floor to right of ice machine at back of kitchen.”
“Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease buildup along floor behind kitchen cook line.”
“Food manager certification expired.”
“Required employee training expired for all employees.”
**OLD TOM’S SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT
9525 N. KENDALL DR.
KENDALL
ORDERED SHUT 12/10
23 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 40+ live flying insects flying and landing on shelf underneath steam table where tortilla chips are stored across from cook line inside kitchen. Observed approximately 8+ live flying insects flying around reach in cooler and landing directly on top of sliced tomatoes and sliced onions in flip top portion of reach in cooler inside kitchen across from stove top. Observed approximately 50+ live flying insects flying in dish area underneath dump sink and dish machine, landing on spray hose, dirty dishes and on top of dish machine.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flies flying and landing on top of sliced tomatoes and sliced onions inside flip top portion of reach in cooler in kitchen across from stove top and on top of box of tortilla chips stored underneath steam table. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi and raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (64F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers on cook line. As per operator items have been inside reach in coolers since previous day.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled neat kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at cook line.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to dry storage rack and door leading to upstairs and underneath sink in dish area. Repeat Violation”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area. Repeat Violation.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath cooking equipment on cook line and dish area. Repeat Violation.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath cooking equipment heavily soiled with old food debris and grease buildup.
Food preparation table/shelf has soil/old food residue. Observed shelf underneath steam table where tortilla chops are stored heavily soiled with old food debris.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash tomatoes inside hand sink.”
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