Miami, FL (MSN) – Several restaurants across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties were shut down after failing routine health inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR). These closures were primarily due to rodent infestations, improper food handling, and unsanitary kitchen conditions.
While most establishments reopened after next-day re-inspections, some failed to meet the necessary standards.
Restaurants That Failed Inspections
Below is a breakdown of restaurants that were forced to close and the violations they committed:
Miami-Dade County
| Restaurant | Location | Violations | Key Issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sang’s Chinese Restaurant | North Miami Beach | 18 violations, 3 high-priority | Over 70 rodent droppings near food storage, clean plates, and takeout supplies. |
| Cucina Italiana | Dania Beach | 17 violations, 5 high-priority | Flies on raw chicken, roaches under condiment racks, weak dishwasher sanitization, dirty floors. |
Broward County
| Restaurant | Location | Violations | Key Issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Restaurant & Grill | North Lauderdale | 6 violations, 2 high-priority | Live rodent running under the sink, unclean workspaces. |
Palm Beach County
| Restaurant | Location | Violations | Key Issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green House Boba Tea & Pho | West Palm Beach | 5 violations, 5 high-priority | 8 roaches in the kitchen, employees handling food without washing hands. |
| Mike’s Wings & Seafood | Greenacres | 8 violations, 3 high-priority | Over 100 rodent droppings, ketchup packets chewed open, raw chicken touching non-food-grade bags. |
| Mayacoo Lakes Country Club | Unincorporated Palm Beach County | 1 violation, 1 high-priority | 16 rodent droppings near food storage and under counters. |
Disturbing Details from the Inspections
- Rodents Running Wild: Inspectors at Deluxe Restaurant & Grill found a live rodent scurrying in the kitchen, while Sang’s Chinese Food had dozens of rodent droppings near food prep areas.
- Flies and Roaches: At Cucina Italiana, flies were seen landing on raw chicken, and roaches were found under storage racks.
- Food Contamination Risks: Employees at Green House Boba Tea & Pho and Mike’s Wings & Seafood failed to wash hands before handling food, and raw chicken was improperly stored.
- Dirty and Unsafe Kitchens: Multiple restaurants had filthy floors, broken equipment, and unsanitary dishwashing areas, raising concerns about overall hygiene.
Re-Inspections and Closures
While most of these restaurants reopened after passing follow-up inspections, records show that Mike’s Wings & Seafood has not yet been cleared for operation.
Jean Lopez 
