South Florida Restaurants Shut Down: Fuddruckers, Sushi Sake Cited for Roaches and Violations

Fuddruckers Inspection Findings

• 🎯 Fuddruckers in Palmetto Bay was ordered shut due to 10 violations, including live roaches found near food at the front counter.
• ⚠️ Inspectors noted a rack soiled with old food debris and buildup of food debris and grease on the floor.
• 📈 Seven of the 10 violations were repeat offenses, indicating a failure to address previous issues.

Sushi Sake at Hotel Redland

• 🏨 Sushi Sake, located in the historic Hotel Redland, was also shut down following an inspection.
• 🐛 Live roaches were observed crawling under and above a sink in the kitchen area.
• 👨‍🍳 The chef was seen preparing sushi rolls without washing hands, and several food items, including cooked eggs, salmon, and crabsticks, were held at unsafe temperatures.
• 🧼 The ceiling, stove, and floor were soiled with old food debris, and the restaurant cited old equipment and remodeling efforts.

Fuzbies Closure and Reopening

• 🚫 Fuzbies in Coconut Grove was temporarily shut down due to live roaches crawling on walls near a kitchen sink.
• ⚠️ Food items were also found not properly separated, posing a cross-contamination risk.
• ✅ All mentioned establishments were allowed to reopen after completing ordered cleanups and subsequent reinspections.