Here is a list of a few places that were closed down for the day (or more) wholly or partially on rodent presence.
- Asian Grill, 7462 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate — The next worse thing to seeing the mice or rats nibbling at your food is seeing their poop near where you keep the food. This was reopened July 5th.
- Dixie Pig BBQ, 4495 N. Dixie Hwy., Oakland Park - here's part of what the inspection said:
- “Observed four fresh rodent droppings next to trap between true reach-in cooler and continental reach-in cooler in wait station. Observed five fresh rodent droppings behind soda machine at front counter. Observed seven fresh rodent droppings under prep table with can opener in kitchen area. Observed one fresh rodent dropping on chemical storage shelf next to three compartment sink, three fresh rodent droppings next to ice machine by backdoor. Observed four dry droppings under the three-compartment sink in the kitchen.”
- The Original Junie’s Restaurant, 18400 NW Second Ave., North Miami-Dade. This spot is really messed up. Even items on the menu have received a "stop sale" by inspectors.
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant, 7991 Bird Rd., West Miami-Dade -
- “Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.” “Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.”
“In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.”
“Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain plugs all throughout the kitchen floors.”
Tropical passed the June 22 Call back inspection and another inspection Wednesday.
- “Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.” “Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.”
- Tarks of Dania Beach, 1317 South Federal HIghway, Dania Beach. This spot is known for its oysters, clams and wings. It has been around since 1966.
An employee released a video of rats in the kitchen that went viral. Here's the full report!
***TARKS OF DANIA BEACH
1317 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
DANIA BEACH
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT JULY 9
27 VIOLATIONS FOUND
"Dead rodent present. 1 dead rat under soda boxes in back room."
"Accumulation of dead rodents, in control devices. Dead rat in trap next to linen basket next to office. Cleaned up."
"Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead dried roach next to walk-in cooler. 1 dead, dried roach in sticky trap. Cleaned up."
"75-100 Dead Small flying insects in light fixture above ice machine in kitchen."
"Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp at front counter in prep sink."
"All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 56°, 57° conch fritter mix, conch salad 56° in silver cooler in prep area; 2) fresh garlic 82° on counter.. stop sale **Repeat Violation**."
"Reduced oxygen packaged fish packaged onsite no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Front counter, grouper."
"Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**."
"No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Repeat Violation**."
"Soda gun soiled. Front counter."