This week, three more kitchens were closed after inspectors recently found a host of problems.
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Victory restaurant and lounge in Miami’s Midtown area was ordered shut for the second time with inspectors finding a dead rodent and dozens of rodent droppings.
A well-known name, Golden Corral in Hialeah, was also closed after inspectors found live and dead roaches, rodent droppings and food being held at unsafe temperatures.
And for the first time on dirty dining, a rehabilitation facility, Club Fellowship in South Miami-Dade was ordered shut after inspectors found rodent droppings, dozens of live roaches and other violations.
All three will be allowed to reopen following a re-inspection that finds the problems have been corrected and the kitchens meet state standards.
Below is a list of the specific violations.
**VICTORY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
MIDTOWN MIAMI
3252 NE 1ST AVE
MIAMI
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 9/14
17 VIOLATIONS FOUND
ALSO ORDERED SHUT 7/7 (RODENT ISSUE)
“Dead rodent present. Observed a dead rodent at second floor storage next to freezer upstairs.”
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25+ droppings at second floor storage near stairs. Observed approximately 10+ droppings at second floor by AC unit pipes. Next to freezer upstairs storage. Repeat Violation.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at storage by stairs.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep table.’
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under counter soiled by bar area hookah.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler across cook line soiled.”
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed second floor storage by alcohol storage. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container stored by dishwasher.”
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at drawers by cook line.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at floor by bar area. Repeat Violation.”
“Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped at bar area. Employee stored properly. Repeat Violation.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw lamb container at walk in cooler.”
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at hookah bar area used as a dump sink. Repeat Violation.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.”
“No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dish machine.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice stored inside walk in cooler not dated.”
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**CLUB FELLOWSHIP
(REHABITITATION CENTER)
9827 EAST HIBISCUS STREET
MIAMI
ORDERED SHUT 9/14
8 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed more than 30 rodent droppings on the floor of the kitchen area, close to the reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches crawling on the kitchen floor under the rubber matt. Observed another 6 live roaches crawling on the floor of the kitchen by the oven.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on the floor of the kitchen area.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.”
“Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation.”
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area.”
“Water draining onto floor surface. Observed the water of the dishwasher machine dumped onto the floor of the kitchen area due to improper sewage disposal.”
“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed a rust shelf by the 3 compartment sink.”
**GOLDEN CORRAL
1734 WEST 49TH ST.
HIALEAH
ORDERED SHUT 9/14
11 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings under hot holding units at buffet.”
““Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roach crawling on hot food dispenser at buffet line. Also observed 2 live roaches crawling under rack by dishwashing area. Observed 2 live roaches at kitchen/preparation area.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on dishwasher drain board. Observed 1 dead roach on floor at meat room. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches under equipment at kitchen/ preparation area.
“Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on device inside hot holding unit at buffet line. Observed approximately 8 dead roaches on device on cold holding unit at buffet line.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris and grease waffles maker at buffet line.”
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris gasket on unit at pizza assembly. Observed soiled with food debris and grease cans rack at kitchen area.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled with food debris shelves at walk in cooler.”
“Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 rusted tomatillo sauce cans and five dented and rusted creamy mushroom sauce cans on rack at kitchen area, operator discarded during inspection.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hush puppies mix (58F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across fryer, as per operator less than 1 hour due preparation, operator moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed Buffet line: potato salad(46F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F – Cold Holding); cut melon (46F – Cold Holding) as per opera less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler and add ice for rapid cooling.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potatoes (128F – Hot Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator proceed to reheated.”
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