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Five Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of July 14-20, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Orange

Neo Asian Kitchen And Boba Tea at 6760 Eagle Watch Dr. in Orlando shut down on July 15. Inspectors found 26 violations, five of which were a high priority. Those violations included roach activity, nonfood-grade bags coming into direct contact with food and raw food not separated from ready-to-eat food. A second inspection the same day found 10 violations. The restaurant received time extensions on all high-priority violations. A follow-up inspection is required, but there is no immediate threat to the public, and the restaurant was allowed to reopen.

Seminole

Winghouse Bar + Grill at 2935 S. Orlando Dr. in Sanford shut down on July 15. Inspectors found 17 violations, five of which were a high priority. Those violations included roach activity, missing vacuum breakers and using sanitizer that wasn’t at the proper strength. A second inspection the same day found 10 violations, three of which were a high priority. Authorities offered time extensions on those violations and the restaurant met inspection standards. read more

Singer-songwriter Ciara, her NFL quarterback husband Russell Wilson and their four children visited Walt Disney World to celebrate the fourth birthday of their son, Win, recently.  The group posed with Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom near Cinderella Castle.

Among their stops at the theme park was the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride, which debuted this month.

On Ciara’s Instagram account, she posted video highlights from Win’s life, including his first Disney trip. Viewers can see Win driving on Tomorrowland Speedway and with family members on Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel. The music for the montage is “So This Is Love” from “Cinderella.”

As if that’s not Disney royal enough, Ciara’s birth name is Ciara Princess Harris.

Second thoughts: Penguin Trek, Mega Movie Parade, Country Bears

Ciara’s concert tour comes to at Orlando’s Kia Center on July 30. Among her hit singles are “1, 2 Step,” “Goodies” and “Ride.”  Wilson spent 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks and led them to the Super Bowl title in 2014. He played for the Denver Broncos the past two seasons and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2024 season. read more

Graffiti Junktion, a burger bar chain based in Orlando,  will be closing its Thornton Park location by the end of this week.

The restaurant has been at its current location at the corner of Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street since 2016 after moving into the space formerly occupied by Wildside BBQ Bar & Grille.

In a post on Instagram, the restaurant said its “adventure” at its Thornton Park location will end when it closes on Sunday.

“On behalf of the staff we thank everyone for over a decade of support and overwhelming love!” the post read. “We’d love to see you all one last time this week as a new chapter begins for us and the block. Let’s make sure we go out with a bang!”

No one from the restaurant could be reached for comment.

Graffiti Junktion has been a staple in Thornton Park for more than 15 years, as it first opened at the corner of Hyer Avenue and Washington St where Cavo’s stands now.

Last year, the restaurant closed its College Park location at 2401 Edgewater Drive. read more