NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 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
- Two restaurants in Key West were ordered to close by health inspectors.
- Over 80 rodent droppings were discovered at a restaurant in Midtown.
- Inspectors observed live flies landing on food at inspected locations.
- Mold was found inside ice machines at inspected locations.
- Infestations of both rodents and cockroaches were documented across multiple South Florida restaurants.
Who's Mentioned
locationSouth Florida“Region where inspections took place.”locationEnsaladas Gourmet Giardino“11624 N. Kendall Dr., Kendall; closed Aug 27.”locationIchimi“3250 NE 1st Ave, Miami; closed Aug 26.”locationKFC“7107 West McNab Road, North Lauderdale; closed Aug 26.”organizationFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation“The state agency responsible for conducting restaurant inspections and issuing c”locationKey West“Location where two restaurants were ordered to close.”locationMidtown“Location where rodent activity was detected.”locationRestaurante Nueva San Salvador #4“1147 NW 22nd Ave, Miami; closed Aug 24.”