Dirty Dining: Restaurants with 30+ Violations in South Florida

Gilbert's Bakery Violations

• 💡 Gilbert's Bakery in Westchester was cited for dead roaches found near an oven and under a sink.
• ⚠️ A stop sale was ordered on pastries, empanadas, and croquetas due to unsafe holding temperatures.
• 🧼 Black mold-like grime was found encrusted in the ice machine, indicating a skipped cleaning.

Leo's Pizza Violations

• 📍 Leo's Pizza, a Coral Way staple, had over 30 rodent droppings found on a shelf.
• 🪳 Inspectors also noted roaches under a sink and in a storage room.
• 🚫 A stop sale was issued for pizza stored at improper temperatures, marking the first time in nearly 50 years the establishment was ordered shut.

Beastro Creole Violations

• 🍽️ Beastro Creole in North Lauderdale was inspected based on a complaint, resulting in 19 violations.
• 🧫 Roaches were found throughout the kitchen, prep area, on tables, the stove, and near the entrance.
• ⚠️ A stop sale was ordered on beef after an employee dropped raw meat on the floor and placed it back into the refrigerator.
• 🦠 An employee was observed wiping sweat from her face and then failing to wash her hands before continuing work.

Reopening Status

• ✅ All establishments mentioned were allowed to reopen after completing ordered cleanups and passing reinspections.