Restaurant kitchens in the Southland Mall and Sawgrass Mills were among the eight places ordered shut by state inspectors last week.
Kelly’s Cajun was ordered shut for the third time.
Employees at Yeung’s Lotus Express were still serving chicken even after a “stop sale” was issued on that chicken.
Rodent issues were found inside Tyler Family Restaurant in North Miami and JRM Caribbean in Fort Lauderdale.
China Buffet in Hialeah was also ordered shut for the third time due to a roach issue.
Below is a list of places that were ordered shut and some of their violations.
All the places mentioned were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
***KELLY’S CAJUN GRILL
SOUTHLAND MALL
20505 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
CUTLER BAY
ORDERED SHUT 1/6/21
31 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 4/19/19
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 3/17/20
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 30+ live roaches inside reach in freezer in disrepair and between gaskets.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches in multiple locations including inside kitchen reach in cooler, and at the back service door, also at mall service hall.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw fish fillet (68°F – Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours according to operator.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.”
“Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer’s instructions. Observed no proof of water filter at ice machine was replaced within a year. **Repeat Violation**.”
“Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed at kitchen area, preparation unit.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed wall soiled.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/2020. **Repeat Violation*.”
***TYLER FAMILY RESTAURANT
12302 NW 7TH AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 1/7/21
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20+ rodent droppings on the shelf in dry storage room where they store rice, salt, corn flour and beans.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in dry storage room by kitchen area. Where they store rice, salt, corn flour and bean.”
“Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 10/1/2020.”
“Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation**.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area, and grease around kitchen door.”
***YEUNG’S LOTUS EXPRESS
SOUTHLAND MALL
20505 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
CUTLER BAY
ORDERED SHUT 1/8/21
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Operator continued to use food after notification by inspector that food is unsafe for human consumption.”
“Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Observed operator cooking raw chicken under a stop sale order and placing it in a hot holding unit to serve the customers.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following food products out of temperature control stored inside the walk in …read more
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