SANFORD, Fla. – Six separate eateries across Central Florida were forced to temporarily shut their doors last week following a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
State records show that one of these restaurants — Buster’s Bistro at 300 S. Sanford Ave. — received a list of over 30 violations, though only seven were listed as “high priority” concerns.
As a result, the restaurant was temporarily closed on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
It managed to reopen roughly a day later. However, state records state that a “follow-up inspection” would be required.
[BELOW: News 6 examines Central Florida eateries shut down last week]
That said, the full list of Central Florida eateries closed last week and their more prominent violations is as follows:
LAKE MARY
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Persis Indian Grill — 1109 International Pkwy.
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Closed on Oct. 7
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Two dead roaches on premises
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Over 20 live roaches found on premises
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Pesticide labeled for household-use only was stored on shelf next to clean dishes at cookline
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Time/temperature violations for butter and yogurt
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Met inspection standards on Oct. 8
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ORLANDO
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Little Saigon Restaurant — 1106 E. Colonial Drive
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Closed on Oct. 6
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Over a dozen live roaches discovered on premises
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Raw shrimp stored over sweet potatoes in walk-in cooler
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Total of 20 dead roaches found on premises
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Puddles of standing water in front of all walk-in coolers
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Slicer on prep table soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
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Met inspection standards on Oct. 7
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Persis Indian Grill — 5931 International Drive
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Closed on Oct. 7
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Over 30 small, flying insects discovered in cooking area
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Four dead roaches found on premises
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Three live roaches found on premises
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Employee found without a beard guard or hair restraint while preparing food
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Two pesticide-emitting strips present in food prep area
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Employee medicine improperly stored on prep table
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Time/temperature violations for cooked goat, butter sauce, fried chicken, fried cauliflower, and fried corn
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Raw chicken stored over read-to-eat sauce in walk-in cooler
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Dishwasher chemicals stored on shelf next to clean utensils in dish area
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Met inspection standards on Oct. 8
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SANFORD
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Buster’s Bistro — 300 S. Sanford Ave.
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Closed on Oct. 7
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Women’s bathroom mirror was soiled; men’s bathroom toilets, sinks and mirrors were soiled
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Half a dozen small, flying insects found inside
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Raw beef stored over cured meats in walk-in cooler
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drain and handwash sink
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Time/temperature violations for cheese curds and butter
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No written procedures for employees in the case of a “vomiting or diarrheal” event
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Inside of ice machine had an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
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Dumpster lids left open, with wooden pallets kept on the ground nearby
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Allowed to reopen on Oct. 8
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ST. PETERSBURG
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Tchotchke — 3920 6th Street S.
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Closed on Oct. 7
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Mold-like growth covering the berries in two packages of blackberries
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Time/temperature violations for cooked potatoes, brisket, milk, raw chicken, and several other food items
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Over 30 live flies found on premises, many in the liquor storage area and behind the second bar
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Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance inside the ice machine
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Met inspection standards on Oct. 10
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TAMPA
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Taco’s El Flaco Food Truck — 1026 W. Hillsborough Ave.
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Closed on Oct. 6
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Four dead roaches on floor beneath sink
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Nearly 20 live roaches found on premises
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Around 20 live flies in the plywood-made shed stored with food seasoning, tomatillos, rice and bottled drinks
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Raw beef, raw chicken, and raw pork stored over cooked onion in reach-in cooler
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Time/temperature violations for raw beef, raw chicken, cooked yellow rice, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and cut tomato
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Shredded mozzarella, taco sauce and several other food items were stored outside on an unenclosed porch area
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Allowed to reopen on Oct. 14
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