3 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week after failed inspections
Three Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of March 3-9, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Orange
Sunshine Soul Food Cafe at 2528 W. Colonial Drive Suite B in Orlando shut down on March 4. Inspectors found 23 violations, five of which were a high priority. Those violations included sewage water backing up in the drains, a stop-sale on food due to temperature abuse and raw food not separated from ready-to-eat food. Officials revisited the restaurant on March 5. They found 18 violations and issued time extensions on four of five high priorities from the previous inspection. A follow-up inspection is required, but there are no immediate threats to the public.
Volusia
Parched Oak at 145 N. Woodland Blvd. in DeLand shut down on March 4. Inspectors found 14 violations, three of which were a high priority. Those violations included rodent droppings found in several areas, a stop-sale on food for not being in wholesome condition and food held at the wrong temperatures. Two inspections happened on March 5. During the first inspection, there were six violations and the facility remained closed. Only two violations were found after the second inspection, and the restaurant met inspection standards.
Brevard
Bagel 13 at 3776 S. Hopkins Ave. Suite A in Titusville shut down on March 6. Inspectors found 12 violations, three of which were high priorities. Those violations included rodent activity, a stop-sale on food due to temperature abuse, and food held at the wrong temperatures. Officials revisited the restaurant on March 8. They found six violations and issued a time extension for food held at the wrong temperatures. The restaurant met inspection standards.
Complaints and warnings
Orange County had the top spot for most warnings and other complaints in Central Florida, with 31.
Volusia County had 25, Brevard had 15, Osceola had nine, Seminole had eight and Lake County had seven. Warnings given with required follow-up inspections could lead to a business being shut down if problems remain.