Two South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
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Records show Belle Cuisine Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 14 times since December 2023, with seven of those inspections resulting in follow-up visits.
Inspection reports also show a recurring pattern of violations involving employee food-safety training and food manager certification dating back to 2023.
The restaurant was ordered closed June 8 after inspectors reported evidence of rodent activity along with multiple other violations.
Records show La Parrilla Liberty in Miami Beach has been inspected 12 times since October 2023, with four inspections resulting in follow-up visits. The restaurant was ordered closed June 12 after inspectors reported live roach activity and several other violations.
No kitchens in the Florida Keys were ordered shut last week.
**BELLE CUISINE CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
1952 NW 9TH AVE.
FORT LAUDERDALE
ORDERED SHUT 6/8
16 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on top of reach in cooler. -Observed 12 rodent droppings inside reach in cooler next to steam table.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup on walls throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
“Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf.”
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“Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with cooked chicken, pork and turkey stored in reach in cooler. Note: Unit used for long term storage.”
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certification available. Repeat Violation.”
“No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.”
“No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation.”
**LA PARRILLA LIBERTY ARGENTINIAN GRILL
1255 WASHINGTON ST.
MIAMI BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 6/12
9 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed seven live roaches crawling on the wall by three compartment sink behind an exit sign in kitchen area.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep area can opener blade soiled with food debris.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with dust and mold like substance.”
“Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at walk in cooler salmon thawed in its original ROP package.”
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