Two South Florida Restaurants Shut Down for Health Violations

Acai Chinese and Japanese Restaurant Violations

• 🐛 Roaches were a primary concern at Acai Chinese and Japanese in Sunrise, with live roaches spotted near clean dishes and dead roaches found under the dish machine.
• 🗑️ A garbage can was used to prop open the back door, with a tray of noodles placed on top, raising sanitation questions.
• 🤢 A mold-like substance was observed on the can opener blade.
• ⚠️ This establishment was previously shut down in November 2023 for similar issues.

Sapedo Italian Market Violations

• 🪳 Close to 20 live and dead roaches were found in the kitchen area of Sapedo Italian Market in Fort Lauderdale, located next to a two-door cooler.
• 📚 Required employee training records were found to be expired.
• 🗣️ Management declined to comment on the inspection, stating the owner was unavailable and suggesting communication with the owner directly.

Reopening and Further Information

• ✅ Both restaurants were permitted to reopen after implementing required cleanups and undergoing reinspection.
• 🔗 For a comprehensive list of restaurants ordered shut and their specific violations, viewers can scan a QR code or visit the Dirty Dining section on the Local 10 website.