South Florida Restaurants Shut Down for Rodent Infestations, Sewage Contamination, and Roaches

Sagra Pizza Bar Violations

• 🍕 Sagra Pizza Bar in North Miami was shut down due to serious sanitation issues.
• 🐭 Inspectors found 10 rodent droppings in a bowl used for mixing dough.
• 🍗 A pan of raw chicken was discovered on the floor beneath a kitchen shelf.

Aromas Del Peru Sewage Contamination

• 🤢 Aromas Del Peru in Coral Gables faced closure due to a strong sewage smell.
• 💧 The inspector noted floors partially covered with sewage water, emitting foul odors from multiple stations.
• 🧦 Bundles of soiled linen tablecloths stored on the floor had absorbed the contaminated sewage water.
• 🛠️ A manager stated the grease trap had issues, leading to the closure and modification.

Iresh Market Pest and Sanitation Issues

• 🛒 Iresh Market in North Miami Beach was ordered to stop using its seafood and meat sections due to a severe inspection.
• 🪳 Live roaches were observed crawling in a sink and numerous roaches were found under cutting boards on a food prep table.
• 🦠 A roach was found inside dried jellyfish brine, and meat was stored on rusty, soiled shelving.
• 🔪 Beef, goat, ribs, and tilapia were being prepared with unsanitized knives and equipment, leading to a stop sale.

Reopening and Future Prevention

• ✅ Sagra Pizza Bar and Aromas Del Peru were permitted to reopen after ordered cleanups and reinspections.
• 📝 Iresh Market must be reinspected and submit a pest control plan before affected areas can be used again.
• 🗣️ Managers at the establishments expressed commitment to preventing future occurrences.