Below is a list of places that were inspected last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Some places were ordered shut, while others were issued a “follow-up inspection” required.
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All the places ordered shut were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup and re-inspection.
**NUEVA SAN SALVADOR RESTAURANT 5
9796 SW 8TH STREET
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 5/14
14 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 plus live, small flying insects standing on single service boxes in wait station. Also observed 7 plus live, small flying insects standing on peeled onions and flying over preparation area.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 plus live, small flying insects standing on peeled onions and flying over preparation area. Repeat Violation.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork cheese mix (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw salad (47F - Cold Holding); beans mix (48F - Cold Holding); 3 meat mix (47F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee for more than 4 hours. Also observed chicharron mix (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board with black mold like substance at triple sink. Repeat Violation.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at cook line. Also observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside white rice and inside rice with beans at team table. Repeat Violation.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handles soiled. Repeat Violation.”
“In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside flour container with handle in contact with product.”
“Hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at kitchen.”
**TAQUERAS LOS ALTOS (MOBILE/FOOD TRUCK)
20 WEST LAS OLAS BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 5/17
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in book with training materials. At least 6 live roaches on top of white reach in by door to mobile truck.”
“Dead roaches on premises. At least 6 dead roaches on top of reach in by door and by chest freezer next to prep area flip top.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.”
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
**TRES PALMA CUBAN CAFE
2308 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD
INSPECTION DATE 5/13
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Dead roaches on premises. 1) 3 dead roaches in kitchen hand washing sink 2) 1 dead roach in storage area next to chest freezer away from the kitchen.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 Live roach on kitchen floor front of flat top. 2) 1 live roach under triple sink in kitchen.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by employees/consumers. See stop sale. Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from raw chicken to raw beef and proceeded to grab cooked fries to fixed a guest meal without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Glass Cold Beverage- ; Cooked Beans (50F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight.”
**CHIMA STEAKHOUSE
2400 LAS OLAS BLVD.
FORT LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION DATE 5/15
10 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.... 3 live fly ,flying and landing on the linen can at coffee and salad bar station . 3 live fly landing in garbage can at hot station kitchen. 2 live fly , flying around at dishwashing area. 2 live flies flying around by the produce walk in cooler at delivery area.”
“Pesticide-emitting light fly trapped present in food prep area at ice tea, drink water area.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....smoked salmon directly top of the cheese in-tall reach in cooler at salad station.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
**PURA VIDA MIAMI
21 SW 1ST AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION DATE 5/15
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Celery at front counter contaminated by a fly.
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live, small flying insect landing on celery at front counter. 1 live, small flying insect landing on cutting board at front counter. 3 live, small flying insects flying around in kitchen area. 1 live, small flying insect flying around in office area.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter; flip top cooler with sauces: Portion cups of green harissa(56F - Cold Holding) As per operator, moved from lower section of flip top cooler unit more than 4 hours prior. Stored over stacked and double panned. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler:; cooked rice (52F - Cooling) As per operator, cooked yesterday and cooled overnight. Item did not cool to 41F within a total of 6 hours.”
**LAZY DAYS SOUTH
725 11TH STREET OCEAN
MARATHON
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 5/14
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on shelving above the slide top cooler used to hold salad ingredients. The Shelving is holding the salad bowls and plates , croutons and side order cups. Observed 2 dead roaches inside oyster serving dish and salad bowl Observed 2 dead roaches in on the floor in the corner of server area. Observed one dead roaches on shelving on cook-line above lift lid unit.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on top of dish machine.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade is soiled . Frozen drink machine is soiled with mold like substance around dispensing nozzle.”