14 South Florida Restaurants Shut Down for Health Violations, Including Papa John's

Restaurant Closures Due to Health Violations

• 🎯 Fourteen South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week by state inspectors due to serious health violations.
• ⚠️ Common issues included the discovery of live and dead roaches, rodent droppings, fly infestations, improper food storage, and mold.

Papa John's Violations

• 🍕 A Papa John's location in Miami was among those shut down after inspectors found rodent droppings under pizza dough, near the register, and under various prep areas.
• 🤢 Over 60 rodent droppings were noted in the restaurant, with a dead rodent found behind the front counter.

Smoothie Spot Inspection

• 🥤 Smoothie Spot in the Tamiami area was also ordered shut following a consumer complaint.
• 📊 Inspectors found close to 60 rodent droppings near the cook line, behind a condenser, and inside storage cases.

El Bayou deera Findings

• 🪳 At El Bayou deera in downtown Hollywood, inspectors discovered over 40 live roaches in a non-working kitchen freezer.
• ⚠️ Additional roaches were found above electrical panels and under cooking equipment.

Reopening After Cleanup

• ✅ All the mentioned restaurants were permitted to reopen after undergoing an ordered cleanup and a subsequent reinspection.
• 🔍 The report highlights the importance of regular inspections and adherence to health codes to ensure public safety.