Broward County, Florida – The Original Pancake House in Coral Springs was ordered closed last week due to a cockroach problem, records show.
All three closures ordered by the state last week are related to flying insect issues.
Below is a list of locations inspected and some of the violations.
All establishments that had been ordered closed have been allowed to reopen after undergoing mandatory cleaning and reinspection.
**Original Pancake House
10599 West Atlantic Boulevard
Coral Springs
Closure ordered on June 19th
9 violations found
“Live roaches were found, confirming roach activity. Approximately 30 live roaches were observed in the ice machine in the kitchen. Additionally, two roaches were found in the oven on the cooking line.”
“There are live small flying insects in the kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects were observed in the storage room near the display line.”
“Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves before beginning food handling tasks. Observed in food preparation area. Employee removed earphones before putting on gloves and continued working with food without washing hands.”
“Water running onto the floor. Observed at the kitchen hand washing sink next to the doorway.”
“Time/temperature controls for safety foods are identified in written procedures as foods stored using time as a public health control and do not have time markings. The hollandaise sauce was prepared at 8 a.m.”
“There is no soap provided at the hand washing sink.”
**Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill
6694 Parkside Drive
Parkland
Closure ordered on June 20th
11 violations found
“Live roaches were found, confirming roach activity. Four live roaches were observed under the flip-top cooler on the prep line. Additionally, two live roaches were found inside the oven on the prep line.”
“We store food on the floor. Buckets of ginger are stored directly on the floor at the sushi counter at the front, and we also store Japanese condiments in a storage room at the back.”
“Raw animal products stored on or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk-in cooler. Salmon and tuna stored on top of avocados.”
“Time/temperature control for safe food is done using time as a public health control and not discarded at the end of the 4/6 hours. See No Sale. Observed in reachable rear of freezer. Pot of rice with time label of 11:30. Not discarded after 4 hours.”
“Time/temperature control for safe foods other than whole roasted meats is kept warm below 135°F. Observed on grilled eel at sushi restaurant (89°F – kept warm). Operator placed in oven to reheat to 165°F.”
**Mabel's Cafeteria
2264 NW 26TH Ave.
Miami
Closure ordered on June 18th
18 violations found
“A stop sale order was issued as the food was not in a healthy and wholesome condition. The food was contaminated with live cockroaches crawling around. See stop sale order. Live cockroaches were observed crawling inside the ice machine container.”
“Live cockroaches crawling around are contaminating the food. We request that you stop selling this product. Live cockroaches were observed crawling inside the ice machine container.”
“Live roaches were found, confirming roach activity. There was one live roach on the front counter. There was also one live roach on the closet door next to the food prep line. There was one live roach crawling inside the ice machine. There was one live roach inside a picture frame. Three additional live roaches were seen emerging from between the floor and the front counter.”
“Servers handled dirty dishes and utensils, then picked up plated food, served food, and prepared drinks without washing their hands. We observed a manager take a customer's cup, place it in the hand-washing sink, then go into the kitchen to continue cooking.”
“Raw animal products are stored on top of cooked foods or are not properly separated from cooked foods. Observed raw chicken, beef and shell eggs on top of cooked black beans in upright refrigerator.” Repeat offender.
“No state-approved proof of required employee training has been provided to employees hired more than 60 days ago.”
“There is no soap at the hand washing sink. This was confirmed both in the restroom and at the front counter.”
**Denny's
5710 North University Drive
Tamarack
Examination date: 6/17
5 violations found
Follow-up testing required
Ordered closed on July 11, 2022
“There are live small flying insects in the kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area, and bar area. One small flying insect was observed landing on the inspector in the kitchen. Additionally, one small flying insect was present in the dishwasher area. The operator killed the small flying insects and the operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Repeat violation.”
“Safe food refrigeration time/temperature controls above 41°F. Observed drawers within reach. Ham (46°F – kept refrigerated); Turkey (44°F – kept refrigerated) not cooked or portioned today per operator's instructions. Item not held at room temperature for 2 hours per operator's instructions. Operator placed item in walk-in cooler for quick cooling. Repeat violation.”
**Pinolandia 2
6742 Pembroke Road
Hollywood
Examination date: 6/17
4 violations found
Follow-up testing required
Risk level increased to Level 3
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“Establishment operating after emergency license suspension order was issued. Operating with license suspended since June 17th and 18th. Repeated offender.”
“The certified food manager or responsible person may lack knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness, which may interfere with employees' work handling food, clean equipment and utensils, and disposable food items.”
“Your food manager certification has expired. You've been a repeat offender.”
“No plans have been submitted for review or approved. Renovations have either been carried out or are underway.”
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