4 Central Florida restaurants shut down over the last 2 weeks

4 Central Florida restaurants shut down over the last 2 weeks

Four Central Florida restaurants shut down the weeks of Nov. 3-16, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Orange

Pangs’s BBQ at 5132 W. Colonial Dr. in Orlando shut down on Nov. 7. Inspectors found 14 violations, two of which were a high priority for an expired business license and rodent activity. A second inspection occurred on Nov. 8. Inspectors found 10 violations, but none was a high priority. The restaurant met inspection standards.

Volusia

Caton Catering at 2295 S. Ridgewood Ave. in South Daytona shut down on Nov. 8. Inspectors found eight violations, four of which were high priorities. Those violations included rodent activity, food held at the wrong temperatures, and two “stop sales” on food due to its unwholesome condition. A second inspection took place on Nov. 12. Inspectors found five violations, two of which were a high priority for rodent activity and food not being in a wholesome condition. Authorities conducted a third and final inspection on Nov. 15. Officials found one inspection, but it wasn’t a high priority. The restaurant met inspection standards.

35 Bistro & Wine Bar at 740 Main St. in Daytona Beach shut down on Nov. 12. Inspectors found 12 violations, three of which were a high priority. Those violations included flying insects, rodent activity and raw food not separated from ready-to-eat food. A second inspection occurred on Nov. 13. Inspectors found two violations, but none was a high priority. A follow-up inspection is required but there is no immediate threat to the public.

Lan Lamoon Authentic Thai Bistro at 2900 S. Nova Road Suite 1 in South Daytona shut down on Nov. 13. Inspectors found 14 violations, seven of which were a high priority. Those violations included flying insects, roach activity and not using the proper strength for a sanitizer. There were two more inspections on Nov. 14. On the first inspection, there were 10 violations, three of which were a high priority. On the second inspection, there were nine violations, three of which were a high priority. On both occasions, the restaurant remained closed. On Nov. 15, there were two additional inspections. On the first inspection, there were eight violations, three of which were a high priority. On the second and final inspection, there were five violations, two of which were a high priority. A follow-up inspection is required but there is no immediate threat to the public.

Complaints and warnings

Orange County had the top spot for most warnings and other complaints in Central Florida, with 62.

Seminole had 36, Volusia had 34, Brevard had 30, Lake had 13 and Osceola had 11.

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