Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Uncle Bucks Shut Down Over Rodent and Insect Infestations

Rodent Infestation at Uncle Bucks

• 🎯 Uncle Bucks, a convenience store in Hollywood, was found with a massive rodent infestation.
• ⚠️ Inspectors noted a dead rodent stuck to a glue trap and rodent droppings discolored and damaged packaging on food items.
• 🚫 A stop sale was issued on approximately 1,200 items, including packaged snacks, cereals, and drinks.
• ❌ The store was later cited for operating without a valid food permit.

Violations at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

• 📍 An Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza location in Coral Gables was ordered shut due to 28 violations.
• 🐛 Flying insects were observed landing on pizza dough, a prep table, and an eggplant slicer.
• 🌡️ A stop sale was issued for pasta held at unsafe temperatures.
• 🤢 Inspectors noted an objectionable odor at the pizza station, attributed to food debris and grease on walls and floors.

Inspector Encounters

• 🎤 A manager at Uncle Bucks dodged responsibility and made comments towards the investigating reporter.
• 🗣️ Staff at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza repeatedly stated "no comment" when approached by inspectors and reporters.
• 💻 A QR code was provided to access a list of restaurants ordered shut on the Local 10 website.