NewsWPLG Local 10October 30, 2026Miami-Dade County
Local restaurants cited with 30 or more food safety violations during health inspections
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Health inspectors documented dozens of safety violations at several local restaurants, including rodent droppings, live flies, expired licenses, and improper food storage temperatures. Establishments with severe infractions face closures while others were permitted to remain open.
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Residents dining at these local restaurants face potential exposure to contaminated food, improper food storage temperatures, and unsanitary kitchen conditions cited by safety inspectors.
Key Facts
- Shorty’s BBQ led the list with 55 health violations, including rodent droppings on floors and shelves and flies on food surfaces.
- Ashoka Indian Cuisine accumulated 41 health violations.
- Sushi Lico recorded 40 health violations during an inspection on 27/10 and was operating with an expired license.
- Ruta 75 and Shawarma Express accumulated 35 and 34 violations respectively.
- La Vida Misma inspectors documented over 35 live flies in the bar area, including on edible garnishes and cut limes.
- Los Tortolitos II bakery inspectors found over 30 ants along with dead cockroaches.
- Rinconcito Cuban Kitchen at Metrópolis Dadeland was cited for 30 violations on 28/10, including operating without a license and improper food temperatures.
- Several inspected establishments were temporarily closed while others were allowed to remain open.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationDivisión de Hoteles y Restaurantes“Regulatory division issuing operating licenses.”OrganizationShawarma Express“Restaurant that accumulated 34 health violations.”OrganizationSushi Lico“Restaurant that accumulated 40 health violations.”OrganizationLa Vida Misma“Restaurant where inspectors found over 35 live flies in the bar area.”OrganizationLos Tortolitos II“Bakery where inspectors found over 30 ants and dead cockroaches.”locationDadeland“Geographic area for inspected establishments.”OrganizationRinconcito Cuban Kitchen“Restaurant inspected on 28/10 with 30 violations.”OrganizationAshoka Indian Cuisine“Restaurant that accumulated 41 health violations.”OrganizationShorty’s BBQ“Restaurant that accumulated 55 health violations.”OrganizationRuta 75“Restaurant that accumulated 35 health violations.”locationKendall“Geographic area for inspected establishments.”