South Florida Restaurants Cited for Major Health Violations by Inspectors

Kings Super Buffet Violations

• ⚠️ Kings Super Buffet in Lauderhill was ordered shut last week due to 15 violations, including a significant roach and rodent issue.
• 💡 Inspectors found meat thawing uncovered at room temperature near an open back door, posing a risk of bacterial growth.
• 🎯 Rodent droppings were noted on top of food cans, shelves, and in an office, while roaches were seen by the kitchen sink.
• 🌡️ Raw food items like shrimp and sprouts were held at unsafe temperatures, increasing the risk of foodborne illness.

Checkers in Fort Lauderdale Cited

• 🚩 A Checkers location in Fort Lauderdale was also ordered shut following a consumer complaint.
• 🐭 Inspectors documented over 80 rodent droppings near the French fry dispensing machine and in storage areas.
• 🪳 Live roaches were found in multiple areas, including above a customer order window and under the grill.
• 🤢 A flying insect issue and a cigarette butt on the cook line hood were also reported.

Reopening and Oversight

• ✅ Both Kings Super Buffet and the cited Checkers location were allowed to reopen after performing cleanups and undergoing reinspections.
• 🔍 The report highlights the ongoing efforts of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in conducting food safety inspections.
• 🔗 A QR code is provided to access a full list of restaurants ordered shut on the Local 10 website.