DAVIE, Fla. – A South Florida restaurant that was ordered shut after a Local 10 News viewer said she discovered a roach in her dessert has reopened.
State records show inspectors ordered Shin Ju Japanese Buffet closed Tuesday. Records show when the inspector returned Wednesday for a re-inspection, the roach issue still existed.
The restaurant at 3305 S. University Drive in Davie was not allowed to re-open. Late Thursday afternoon, a state inspector returned to the restaurant for a third time in two days and Shin Ju Japanese Buffet passed inspection. The restaurant was then allowed to re-open.
"My friend and I were at a sushi buffet called 'Shin Ju Japanese Buffet' in Davie. We were happy with the food until we went to go get dessert and found an intruder in the brownies," the viewer said in an email to Local 10 News investigative reporter Jeff Weinsier. "I have attached the picture. We complained, but the manager was NOT present. They dismissed us and said our meal was free in attempts to rush us out."
Local 10 News forwarded the picture and the complaint to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation who sent an inspector out.
A whooping 47 violations were discovered.
Below are some of the violations found.
"Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 15 live roaches found under hand-wash sink in sushi prep area, 5 live crawling on avocado box under sushi station."
"Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions, raid roach killer on floor in sushi prep area."
"Live, small flying insects in food preparation area, sushi prep area."
"Observed 10 Dead roaches on premises, in front service area under dessert line in cabinets. 15 plus under sink , behind reach in cooler in sushi prep area, 1 dead on floor in front of reach in cooler in sushi prep area, 6 dead under sushi station in dining room."
"Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse, krab salad 58°F, eel 60°F, raw oysters 48°F, cooked shrimp 80°F( cooked 3-31-15, stored on shelf in kitchen.)"
"Self-service ice cream station/buffet lacking adequate sneeze guards or other proper protection from contamination."
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