State Inspectors Order Five South Florida Restaurants Shut Over Fly Infestations and Food Safety Violations

Patrons at these establishments faced potential exposure to foodborne pathogens from flying insects contaminating ready-to-eat items, improper food storage, and sanitation failures.

• •State inspectors ordered five South Florida restaurants temporarily closed last week due to live flies and other food safety violations.
• •Smoothie Spot Davie was ordered shut on 10/22 after inspectors found 7 violations, including flies landing on hard-boiled eggs, pico de gallo, cheese, and tuna.
• •Phat Boy Sushi in Coral Springs was ordered shut on 10/22 after inspectors recorded 9 violations, including raw beef stored over ready-to-eat edamame and flies landing on sliced cheese.
• •Ushio Sushi in Davie received 13 violations and was shut on 10/21, with inspectors noting employees drinking coffee and handling food without washing hands.
• •La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar in Miami accumulated 30 violations on 10/21, including over 35 live flies in the bar, an expired state license, and improper cold-holding temperatures.
• •Chill N Kendall Place in Miami was ordered shut on 10/21 after inspectors found flies directly touching dulce de leche, Nutella, and cheesecake bites.
• •All five restaurants were allowed to reopen following required cleanups and successful follow-up inspections.
• •Inspectors issued Stop Sale orders on food items deemed unwholesome due to contact with flying insects.