Orange, Osceola lead Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

Four Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of April 7-13, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Orange

Pascale Bakery at 2469 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando shut down on April 8. Inspectors found 22 violations, four of which were a high priority. Those violations included roach activity, raw food stored next to ready-to-eat food and nonfood-grade bags being used in direct contact with food. A second visit took place on April 11. Inspectors found 14 violations and issued an extension for the nonfood-grade bag violation. The restaurant requires a follow-up inspection, but there are no immediate threats to the public.

Hokkaido Chinese & Japanese Buffet at 12173 S. Apopka Vineland Road in Orlando shut down on April 9. Inspectors found 18 violations, five of which were a high priority. Those violations included food-contact surfaces not being properly sanitized, roach activity, nonfood-grade bags in direct contact with food and raw chicken stored over cheese and milk in the walk-in cooler. A second inspection took place the same day. Officials found nine violations and issued a time extension for a missing vacuum breaker, the lone remaining high-priority violation. The restaurant met inspection standards, though, and was allowed to reopen.

Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen at 1830 E. Colonial Drive Unit B in Orlando shut down on April 10. Inspectors found 19 violations, six of which were a high priority. Those violations included raw food stored next to ready-to-eat food, roach activity, a missing vacuum breaker and food held at the wrong temperatures. Two more inspections were conducted on April 11. On the first inspection, authorities found 10 violations. The facility remained closed. On the second inspection, there were only three violations. Authorities issued a time extension for a missing vacuum breaker and the restaurant met inspection standards.

Osceola

JJ’s Exquisite Dining at 872 Cypress Parkway in Kissimmee shut down on April 10. Inspectors found 13 violations, five of which were a high priority. Those violations included an expired business license, household insect spray in the kitchen, an improperly stored toxic substance and roach activity. Authorities conducted a second visit on April 11 and found 13 violations, five of which were a high priority. A third and final inspection was conducted on April 12. Inspectors found eight violations, only two were a high priority. The restaurant received time extensions for needing an approved chlorine disinfectant and an expired business license. A follow-up inspection is required, but there are no immediate threats to the public.

Complaints and warnings

Orange County had the top spot for most warnings and other complaints in Central Florida, with 64.

Volusia County had 15, Seminole had seven, Lake County had seven, Brevard had seven and Osceola had 16. Warnings given with required follow-up inspections could lead to a business being shut down if problems remain.