3 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

3 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

Three Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of April 27 to May 3, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

ORANGE

Tawa Orlando at 7536 Dr Phillips Blvd. #360 in Orlando shut down on April 29. Inspectors found 22 violations, five of which were high priorities. Those violations included food with a mold-like growth, rodent activity and a stop-sale on food due to temperature abuse. There were two additional inspections on April 30. On the first inspection, there were 10 violations, one of which was a high priority, and the restaurant remained closed. On the final inspection, there were only five violations. None was a high priority. The restaurant met inspection standards.

The Real Maine Lobster 2 at 1461 N. Goldenrod Road in Orlando shut down on May 4. Inspectors found three violations, one of which was a high priority for not having potable running water. A final inspection on the same day found five violations. None was a high priority. The restaurant requires a follow-up inspection but poses no immediate threat to the public.

OSCEOLA

Mas Q’ Empanadas at 5272 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee shut down on April 30. Inspectors found seven violations, two of which were high priorities for operating with an expired business license and roach activity. Two more inspections took place on May 1. On the first inspection, there were three violations and the restaurant remained closed. On the final inspection, there was only one violation. A follow-up inspection is required but the restaurant doesn’t present an immediate threat to the public.

Complaints and warnings

Orange County had the top spot for most warnings and other complaints in Central Florida with 38.

Volusia had 21, Seminole had 15, Osceola had 10, Lake had seven and Brevard had four.

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