NewsWPLG Local 10October 26, 2026Miami-Dade County
State Inspectors Order Temporary Closures at Four South Florida Restaurants Due to Flies and Food Safety Violations
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State health inspectors ordered temporary closures at four South Florida restaurants—Spoothie Spot Davie, Phat Boy Sushi, Ushio Sushi, and La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar—after discovering live flies landing on exposed food, mold accumulation in ice machines, and other food safety violations. All four establishments were allowed to reopen following required cleanings and reinspections.
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Patrons dining at these South Florida establishments faced potential exposure to foodborne illness vectors such as flies and mold, while the businesses themselves faced temporary operational shutdowns and stop-sale orders until sanitation standards were met.
Key Facts
- State inspectors ordered temporary closures at four South Florida restaurants following health and safety inspections.
- Inspectors documented live flies landing directly on exposed and ready-to-eat foods, including cooked chicken, eggs, cheese, and dessert ingredients.
- Stop-sale orders were issued for contaminated food items deemed unsafe for human consumption.
- Spoothie Spot Davie received 7 violations on 22/10, including flies landing on hard-boiled eggs, pico de gallo, cheese, and tuna.
- Phat Boy Sushi detected 9 violations on 22/10, including raw beef stored above ready-to-eat edamame in an industrial freezer.
- Ushio Sushi recorded 13 violations on 10/21, including employees eating and drinking in food preparation areas without washing hands.
- La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar accumulated 30 violations on 10/21, including over 35 live flies, improperly stored time/temperature control for safety foods, and operating with an expired license.
- All four restaurants were permitted to reopen after completing ordered cleanings and passing a follow-up inspection.
- Inspectors also found mold-like black or greenish substance accumulation inside ice machines across multiple locations.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationDivisión de Hoteles y Rest“State division that licenses and oversees hotels and restaurants.”locationManantiales de coral“Coral Springs, Florida location of Phat Boy Sushi.”OrganizationLa Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar“Restaurant in Miami issued a closure order on 10/21.”locationDAVIE“City in Florida where multiple inspected restaurants are located.”locationMIAMI“City in Florida where La Vida Misma Restaurant & Bar is located.”OrganizationSpoothie Spot Davie“Restaurant in Davie, Florida issued a closure order on 22/10.”OrganizationUshio Sushi“Restaurant in Davie issued a closure order on 10/21.”OrganizationPhat Boy Sushi“Restaurant in Coral Springs issued a closure order on 22/10.”