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Rat infestation forces closure of three South Florida restaurants

By Andrew Karim··1 min read
Rat infestation forces closure of three South Florida restaurants
Key Points(5)
  • Three South Florida were ordered closed by health authorities last week due to rodent issues.
  • The eateries are Strathmore Bagels and Deli in Sunrise, Cafeteria La Saguera in Hialeah and China Lake in North Miami Beach.
  • Records show over 60 rodent dropping were found in the kitchen at Strathmore, rodent activity, dead roaches caused Heron Bay Golf Club kitchen to be ordered shut, while fresh rodent droppings were found in the dish washing area at South Florida Golf Club.
  • Inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered seven kitchens shut.
  • Meals of the Century is listed as a catering company and is located in Ward Towers Assisted Living Facility.

Three South Florida were ordered closed by health authorities last week due to rodent issues.

The eateries are Strathmore Bagels and Deli in Sunrise, Cafeteria La Saguera in Hialeah and China Lake in North Miami Beach.

Records show over 60 rodent dropping were found in the kitchen at Strathmore, rodent activity, dead roaches caused Heron Bay Golf Club kitchen to be ordered shut, while fresh rodent droppings were found in the dish washing area at South Florida Golf Club.

Inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered seven kitchens shut.

Meals of the Century is listed as a catering company and is located in Ward Towers Assisted Living Facility. The state noted a roach issue in the kitchen there.

Roach issues were also discovered at Miami's Best Latin American in Sawgrass Mills and Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach.

There were also major food temperature issues at Casa Marin in Hialeah.

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