Dirty Dining: Broward Restaurant Racks Up 41 Health Violations, Shut Down Temporarily

South Florida’s restaurant scene isn’t always as clean as it should be, and the latest health inspection reports prove just that. One Broward County restaurant landed at the top of this week’s Dirty Dining list with a staggering 41 violations, including live roaches, insects in the rice, and food stored at dangerous temperatures.

41 Violations at Hong Kong Dim Sum BBQ

According to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Hong Kong Dim Sum BBQ, located at 6769 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, was temporarily shut down on February 21 after inspectors found multiple critical violations.

Some of the most alarming findings included:

Live roaches crawling inside a flip-top cooler
Over 100 flies swarming near food prep areas and kitchen equipment
Insects found inside a container of rice
Raw pork stored at unsafe temperatures
Employee drinking from an open container near food prep stations
Dirty equipment, mold-like substance inside the ice machine

With 41 violations, this was one of the worst inspection reports seen in recent months.

Other Notable Closures

Hong Kong Dim Sum BBQ wasn’t the only restaurant forced to shut down. Inspectors also temporarily closed Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen at 1600 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens, after finding rodent droppings in food storage areas. The Salsa Fiesta at 1495 NW 107th Ave., Doral, was cited for improper food storage and hygiene issues.

Reinspections & Reopening

After addressing the violations, Hong Kong Dim Sum BBQ was allowed to reopen following a reinspection. However, customers should be aware that these types of violations don’t always mean a restaurant is permanently cleaned up.

Check Before You Dine

Food safety is a big deal, and not all restaurants take it seriously. Always check the latest DBPR health inspection reports before dining out in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. You can view official reports on the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation website.

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