South Florida Restaurants Shut Down for Rodent, Roach, and Filth Violations

Tarka Kebab: Repeat Violations

• ⚠️ Tarka Kebab in Coral Springs was ordered shut for the second time in 2024 due to rodent issues.
• 📍 Inspectors found rodent droppings in the kitchen near a refrigerator, under dry storage shelves, and by the cook line.
• 🍳 A repeat violation included a wall behind cooking equipment caked with grease and food debris.
• 🗑️ An overflowing dumpster with rotting food and maggots was noted out back, attracting rodents.

Original Pancake House: Roach Infestation

• 🥞 Original Pancake House in Fort Lauderdale was shut down due to violations including live roaches.
• 🪳 Roaches were observed crawling on a wall behind a cooler, under a freezer, and on the floor at the cook line.
• 🗣️ The manager reportedly had no comment when approached by the reporter.

La Placita Taco Grill: Multiple Pests and Violations

• 🌮 La Placita Taco Grill in South Miami faced 15 violations, including rodent droppings and roaches.
• 🐭 Rodent droppings were found above a sink and inside a freezer's insulation.
• 🪳 Roaches were spotted behind a triple sink, on a prep table, and a cutting board.
• 🪰 The establishment was also cited for flying insect issues.
• 👨‍🍳 No manager was available during the inspection, with staff stating one would not be present until Friday.

Reopening After Cleanup

• ✅ All three establishments were allowed to reopen after ordered cleanups and subsequent reinspections.