South Florida Restaurants Closed by Inspectors Due to Roach and Rodent Infestations

Walter's Coffee Shop Closure

• ⚠️ Walter's Coffee Shop, a Palmetto staple since 1965, was ordered shut last week by state inspectors due to serious health hazards.
• 🐛 Inspectors reported more than 25 live roaches crawling inside a stove on the cook line, with some falling to the floor when the oven door was opened.
• 🗄️ Roaches were also found inside utensil drawers, coolers storing food, and under a sugar container.
• 🧼 Mold was present in the ice machine, and significant cleanliness issues were noted.
• 🔄 Despite three follow-up inspections, the roach problem persisted, and state records from the previous year show 31 violations at the same location.

Former 7-Eleven Closure in Tamarac

• 🐭 A former 7-Eleven in Tamarac was also ordered shut after 14 violations were found during an inspection.
• 🥖 Rodents had chewed a bag of hamburger buns and granola bars, and numerous rodent droppings were discovered.
• ♨️ A stop-use order was issued on a hot food roller due to old food buildup and carbon residue.
• 🛠️ The new owners stated that exterminators were actively working on the rodent issue, with reinspection scheduled within 14 days.

Regulatory Actions and Reopening Requirements

• 🚫 Both Walter's Coffee Shop and the former 7-Eleven were ordered to close and must undergo reinspection before being allowed to reopen.
• 📜 A list of all restaurants ordered shut is available on the Local 10 website.