NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida health inspectors report rodent activity in Midtown and order two Key West restaurants to close
Health inspectors identified rodent and cockroach infestations, live flies on food, and mold in ice machines at various South Florida restaurants last week. Two specific establishments in Key West were issued emergency closure orders due to these violations.
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Residents and visitors eating at these establishments are exposed to potential foodborne illnesses and unsanitary conditions identified during routine s.
Key Facts
- Over 80 rodent droppings were discovered at a restaurant in the Midtown area.
- Two restaurants in Key West were issued official orders to close due to health violations.
- Common violations reported across South Florida restaurants included rodent activity, cockroach infestations, live flies on food, and mold inside ice machines.
Who's Mentioned
organizationEnsaladas Gourmet Giardino“Restaurant located at 11624 N. Kendall Dr., Kendall, closed for 10 violations.”organizationIchimi Midtown“Restaurant located at 3250 NE 1st Ave, Miami, closed for 23 violations.”organizationRestaurante Nueva San Salvador #4“Restaurant located at 1147 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, closed for 35 violations.”organizationFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation“The state agency responsible for conducting restaurant inspections and issuing c”organizationKFC“Restaurant located at 7107 West McNab Road, North Lauderdale, closed for 3 viola”locationKey West“Location where two restaurants were ordered to close.”organizationFlorida health inspectors“The body responsible for conducting the inspections and issuing closure orders.”locationMidtown“Location where over 80 rodent droppings were found.”