70-plus roaches force South Florida Dennys shut

Mon, Oct 31st 2016, 11:40 AM

MIAMI - Food out of temperature and a roach issue forced state inspectors to order a South Florida Denny's to shut its doors.

Inspectors found 20 violations.

Close to 70 dead and live roaches were found in the restaurant.

Records show almost 60 live and dead roaches were found at The Chinese Restaurant in Kendall.

Below is a list of all the places ordered shut and some of their violations. All the places mentioned were allowed to reopen following an ordered clean up and re-inspection.

DENNY'S

15235 SW 137TH AVENUE

MIAMI

ORDERED SHUT 10/27/16

20 VIOLATIONS FOUND

"Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 18 live roaches found on floors, walls, and underneath shelves on cook line."

"Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50+ on and underneath shelving on cook line."

"Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment."

"Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan cake mix (48°F - Cold Holding); precooked potatoes (63°F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55°F - Cold Holding); cheese (55°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55°F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (48°F - Cold Holding); Beef (52°F - Cold Holding); ham (48°F - Cold Holding); turkey (49°F - Cold Holding); bacon (55°F - Cold Holding); raw poultry (59°F - Cold Holding); Beef (59°F - Cold Holding), 5 reach in cooler units on cook line."

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By Jeff Weinsier

Source: Local 10

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