Dead rodents, over 100 rodent droppings among 45 violations found in a restaurant!

Last week we had one of the worst inspections we have seen in a long time.

The Cayo Esquivel Seafood Restaurant and Market in Hialeah Gardens was closed last Wednesday and the inspector found 45 violations!

A rodent was also spotted at Saveur Tropical in Pompano Beach.

According to records, this is the second time Saveur Tropical has been ordered to close.

Below is a list of the places that have been ordered to close and some of their violations.

All of the above-mentioned locations were allowed to reopen after ordered cleanup work and a subsequent re-inspection.

**THE HEN AND THE PIG

3003 NORTHERN FEDERAL ROAD

POMPANO BEACH

Inspection following a complaint

ORDERED CLOSED 5/20

13 VIOLATIONS DETECTED

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Approximately 35 rodent droppings were observed on the front counter on lower shelves next to cleaned cups and bowls. 2. Approximately 15 rodent droppings were observed under the cooler and under the hand sink across from the cook line in the kitchen. 3. Five rodent droppings were observed on and under toilet paper on the lower shelf of a storage rack in the dry storage area. 4. Approximately 15 rodent droppings were observed around the water heater in the dry storage area.”

“Accumulation of mold-like substances inside the ice cream maker.”

“Stop sale of time/temperature controlled food safety equipment due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature controlled food safety equipment held cold above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (47 degrees Fahrenheit), turkey (50 degrees Fahrenheit), and corned beef (48 degrees Fahrenheit) are stored in a two-door cold room across from the cook line in the kitchen.”

“Employee cracked raw eggs in the shell and then touched ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked two raw eggs in the shell and then touched bread without washing hands.”

“Employee touched bare body parts and then began preparing food, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-serving items without washing hands. Employee rubbed nose with gloved hand and then handled bread without washing hands. Repeat violation.”

“The dishwasher chlorine disinfectant does not have the correct minimum concentration. Stop using the dishwasher for disinfection and institute manual disinfection until the dishwasher is repaired and properly disinfected. Dishwasher chlorine disinfectant, 0 ppm.”

**CAME WOW

12895 SW 42ND STREET

MIAMI

Inspection following a complaint

ORDERED CLOSED 22.05.

12 VIOLATIONS DETECTED

“Cockroach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed resting on the bottom shelf next to a pasta container in the 2-door cooler across from the display area. Approximately 7 live roaches observed crawling on the floor under the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen area. 1 live roach observed crawling on the floor under the prep cooler at the cook line. 3 live roaches observed crawling on the floor under the dishwasher in the dishwashing room.”

“Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor under 3-compartment sink. 1 dead roach observed on floor in men’s restroom.”

“Stopped selling of time/temperature control safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control safety food held cold above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Masago (47°F – cold storage); cream cheese (49°F – cold storage); raw tuna (45°F – cold storage) observed in prep cooler in sushi area. According to operator, product had been stored in the unit since the previous day.”

“Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as lining for food containers. Non-food grade paper towel observed in direct contact with spring rolls.”

“None of the employees have proof of the required, state-recognized employee training.”

“FROM FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION OF 05/23/2024: Observed a live cockroach crawling on the menu at the front counter.”

**CAYO ESQUIVEL SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND MARKET

11890 NW 87. COURT

HIALEAH GARDENS

ORDERED CLOSED 22.05.

45 VIOLATIONS DETECTED

“Dead rodent present. Two dead mice were observed in a glue trap under a shelf located in the dry storage room where a freezer containing frozen seafood is stored, as well as canned products, dry goods, utensils and equipment.”

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Over 100 rodent droppings were observed throughout the dry storage area under shelves and pallets where canned products, dry goods, utensils and equipment are stored.”

“Dead roaches on premises. Observed a dead roach floating on the water in the steam table in the kitchen.”

“Accumulation of a black/green mold-like substance inside the ice machine/ice bin. Ice machine observed in walk-in cooler with mold-like residue on the ice chute.”

“Black substances/grease/food residues have accumulated inside the oven/microwave. I observed a dirty oven in the kitchen.”

“Surfaces that do not come into contact with food are contaminated with grease, food residue, dirt, slime or dust. A deep fryer with grease was observed at the cooking area. A dirty extractor hood was observed in the kitchen.”

“Wall dirty due to accumulated grease, food residue and/or dust. Observed throughout the facility. Wall in the cold room next to the ice dispenser observed to be heavily soiled with mold-like residues.”

“Food contact surface contaminated with food debris, moldy substances, or slime. Can opener observed contaminated during preparation in kitchen. Blender observed contaminated in preparation area in kitchen.”

“Floor dirty/with accumulation of dirt. Extreme contamination was found in the dry storage room.”

“Bowl or other container without a handle used for dispensing food. Container without a handle observed in rice bin near walk-in cooler.”

“Used non-time/temperature control food safety utensil that was not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed use of a bucket to transport fish that was stored under a hand-washing sink and exposed to splashes.”

“Sales stopped due to adulteration of a food product. I observed 10 packages of raw tuna and 10 packages of kingfish that were vacuum packed and no longer frozen. According to the operator, it had been frozen for more than 4 hours. And the instructions on the packaging were not followed.”

“Stop sale of time/temperature controlled food due to temperature abuse. Yellow rice (49°F – cold storage); Marcela sauce (47°F); sweet potatoes (48°F – cold storage); boiled potatoes (47°F – cold storage); tomato sauce (49°F – cold storage); coleslaw (47°F – cold storage); snapper (48°F – cold storage); calamari (47°F – cold storage) observed in walk-in cooler.”

“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours were not properly dated. Cooked rice and beans, ceviche, yellow rice, sweet potatoes, and cooked potatoes were observed in the walk-in cooler without date labels for more than 24 hours. Cooked octopus was observed entering the cooler through the cooking line without date labels for more than 24 hours. Repeat violation.”

“Employee without hair protection while preparing food. Employee observed handling food without hair protection in the preparation area.”

**TROPICAL SAVEUR

515 NE 24. COURT

POMPANO BEACH

ORDERED CLOSED 5/24

20 violations detected

CLOSURE ALSO ORDERED ON 10/31/23 (PROBLEM WITH KECHER BEAVERS)

“Dead rodent present. Three dead rodents observed on a sticky trap under a shelf in a walk-in cold room that was converted to a dry storage room..”

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings were observed on the floor surrounding the dry storage and prep area, staff were actively mopping and sweeping during the inspection.”

“Stop sale of Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food due to temperature abuse. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food stored cold at above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Lalo (beef) (73 degrees Fahrenheit), cooked chicken (50 degrees Fahrenheit), chicken gravy (51 degrees Fahrenheit) and cooked goat meat (50 degrees Fahrenheit) were stored in walk-in cold room.”

“Floor dirty/with accumulation of dirt. Food debris observed under the dry storage rack in the dry storage area.”

“Food is stored on the floor. 1. Oil in plastic canisters is stored on the floor in the kitchen next to the fryers. 2. Packaged corn flour is stored on the floor next to the storage rack in the dry storage area. 3. Plastic canisters of vinegar are stored on the floor in the dry storage area.”

“Wall dirty due to accumulated grease, food residue and/or dust. 1. Observed on the wall behind and next to the deep fryers in the kitchen.”

“There is currently no certified food service manager on duty who entrusts four or more employees with the preparation/handling of food.”

“None of the employees have proof of the required, state-recognized employee training.”

“There is no soap at the hand basin next to the triple sink.”

**AZUMARE

26 DIPLOMAT PARKWAY

HALLANDALE BEACH

ORDERED CLOSED 5/20

10 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“Cockroach activity present, evidenced by live cockroaches found. 1) 6 live cockroaches on the floor next to the oil boxes in the kitchen. 2) 3 live cockroaches on the wall next to the wok in the kitchen. 3) 3 live cockroaches under the hand basin in the kitchen. 4) 3 live cockroaches on the drop down counter in the kitchen.”

“Accumulation of a black-green mold-like substance inside the ice cream maker.”

“Employee washed hands without soap. No soap in the kitchen. Employee washed hands with water but without soap. Proper hand washing was discussed. Employee got soap from the counter and washed hands properly.”

“For some employees, the required training has expired.”

“Operating with an expired license from the Department of Hotels and Restaurants.”

**BILLY JOE IS THE SHELL QUEEN

3936 PEMBROKE STREET

PEMBROKE PARK

ORDERED CLOSED 5/20

6 VIOLATIONS FOUND

“No handwashing sink for employees. Complete lack of water at the only designated handwashing sink for food service in the establishment. The only available handwashing sink is in the toilet.”

“No handwashing sink for employees. Complete lack of water at the only designated handwashing sink for food service in the establishment. The only available handwashing sink is in the toilet.”