2 South Florida Restaurants Shut Down Due to Roach and Fly Infestations

Restaurant Closures in South Florida

• 🎯 Two South Florida restaurants, Albano Restaurant in North Miami and Siro Deli and Pizzeria in Davie, were ordered to shut down last week following consumer complaints.
• ⚠️ The closures were due to significant pest and cleanliness issues, including roaches and flies.

Albano Restaurant Violations

• 🪳 At Albano Restaurant, inspectors found 20 violations, including live roaches near rice, under a blender, behind a food prep table, and in a restroom cabinet.
• 🪰 A massive fly issue was observed near an open kitchen door where food was being prepared.
• 🧹 The manager acknowledged the need for improvement and committed to passing future inspections.

Siro Deli and Pizzeria Violations

• 🦠 Siro Deli and Pizzeria, in business since 1983, faced 14 violations after a consumer complaint.
• 🍽️ Live roaches were found in an in-use microwave, on the cook line, under a food prep table, and near the dishwashing area.
• ⚠️ The owner attributed the roach issue to incoming supply boxes and apologized, promising to take more care.

Reopening and Accountability

• ✅ Both establishments were allowed to reopen after completing ordered cleanups and undergoing reinspection.
• 👏 The report commends the owners for admitting their inspections were unacceptable and being honest.