Rodent Infestations Force Closures of South Florida Restaurants

Restaurant Closures Due to Rodent Activity

• 🎯 Express Caribbean in North Lauderdale was ordered shut for the third time due to rodent droppings, with three live rodents found in a glue trap in the kitchen.
• 📍 Super Machi Grill and Bar in West Miami had 18 violations, including one live rodent spotted under a shelf and three dead rodents on a glue trap, with droppings found in a storage room.
• 🍽️ China Village, located in the same plaza, was also shut down for rodent droppings found in the kitchen, under cooking equipment, and in a storage area.

IHOP and Dave & Buster's Violations

• 🥞 An IHOP location in North Miami Beach was cited for rodent droppings in a bun storage area and a roach in the dining room, leading to a stop sale on improperly stored eggs and batter.
• 🎮 Dave & Buster's in Hollywood was found with live and dead roaches throughout the kitchen, including on the counter where food is plated.

Regulatory Action and Reopening

• ⚠️ Fifteen South Florida establishments were ordered shut by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation due to issues like rodent activity and roach infestations.
• ✅ All mentioned establishments were allowed to reopen after undergoing ordered cleanups and subsequent reinspections.