Florida restaurant closures made headlines this week after public health inspectors documented serious violations, including rodent and roach activity, at several South Florida establishments. According to official Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) data, three restaurants in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Deerfield Beach were ordered shut due to inspection failures involving pests, sanitation lapses, and expired employee training. For a broader look at recent shutdowns, see the full September list of Florida restaurant closures due to rodent and roach violations.
Florida Restaurant Closures: This Week’s Shutdowns and Violations
Based on public records from the DBPR and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the following restaurants were ordered closed after inspectors found high-priority violations. CleanTable, an independent app using DBPR data, assigned low grades reflecting the severity and frequency of these issues. For additional details on recent shutdowns in Miami-Dade County and Broward County, including sewage and insect violations, review the latest inspection summaries for Miami-Dade and Broward.
Victoria Bakery, Miami: Dead Rodent and Grease Buildup
Location: 1130 West Flagler St, Miami
On April 22, 2025, Victoria Bakery in Miami underwent an inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Inspectors reported 14 violations, including the discovery of a dead rodent on the floor next to the fryer. The area around the fryer and bread cooling racks showed heavy grease accumulation, and the base of the mixer head was soiled with encrusted dough residue.
- Dead rodent found on the floor near fryer
- Heavy grease and dough residue on equipment
- Processing area and equipment placed under stop-use order
A re-inspection on April 24, 2025, resulted in a continued stop-use order for the bakery’s processing area and equipment. CleanTable assigned a D grade based on the severity of these findings.
Barracuda Bar & Seafood, Deerfield Beach: Roach Infestation and Sanitation Issues
Location: 123 NE 20th Avenue, Deerfield Beach
On April 24, 2025, Barracuda Bar & Seafood was ordered closed after inspectors documented 13 violations. The inspection revealed widespread live and dead roach activity throughout the kitchen, soiled ceiling tiles and vents, and a lack of soap at the handwashing sink.
- Approximately 5 live roaches on walls and in crevices near food prep table
- 10 live roaches on cooler wheels opposite the cook line
- 4 dead roaches on the bottom shelf of the prep table
- Ceiling tiles and vents with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance
- No soap at hand wash sink
A follow-up inspection on April 25, 2025, found continued live roach activity, with approximately 10 live roaches observed on floors and equipment. CleanTable assigned a D grade, reflecting repeated high-priority violations documented in public records.
Sapido Restaurant and Café, Fort Lauderdale: Roaches and Expired Employee Training
Location: 111 SE 8th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
On April 23, 2025, Sapido Restaurant and Café was shut down following a complaint-based inspection. Inspectors found four violations, including live and dead roaches near a two-door reach-in cooler and expired required employee training for all staff. For more on how rodents, roaches, and mold have led to recent shutdowns in Miami-Dade, see this week’s Miami-Dade closure reports.
- Approximately 7 live roaches in kitchen next to cooler
- 12 dead roaches in same area
- Required employee training expired for all employees
CleanTable assigned a D grade due to the presence of pests and lack of up-to-date training, as shown in the DBPR inspection records.
How CleanTable Grades Florida Restaurant Inspection Failures
CleanTable uses official DBPR inspection data to assign hygiene scores on a 1–100 scale. Each violation type is weighted based on risk, with high-priority issues such as pest activity resulting in larger point deductions. Restaurants with repeated or severe violations receive lower grades, helping users make informed dining decisions based on transparent public records.
- High Priority Violations: -3 points each
- Intermediate Violations: -2 points each
- Basic Violations: -1 point each
- Recency bonuses for clean inspections over time
Users can view both simplified summaries and full official reports for each restaurant through the CleanTable app.
Florida Restaurant Closures: Locations and Key Findings
- Victoria Bakery (Miami): Dead rodent, grease buildup, stop-use order
- Barracuda Bar & Seafood (Deerfield Beach): Widespread roach activity, sanitation issues, repeat violations
- Sapido Restaurant and Café (Fort Lauderdale): Roaches, expired staff training, complaint-based closure
All closures and violations are based on public inspection data from the Florida DBPR and Department of Agriculture. CleanTable provides independent hygiene grades to help users understand the severity and context of each shutdown.
Frequently Asked Questions: This Week’s Florida Restaurant Closures
- Why was Victoria Bakery in Miami shut down?
Inspectors found a dead rodent on the floor next to the fryer, heavy grease, and dough buildup on equipment. A stop-use order was issued for the processing area and equipment after a re-inspection. - What specific violations led to Barracuda Bar & Seafood’s closure?
The restaurant was ordered shut after inspectors documented widespread live and dead roach activity, soiled ceiling tiles and vents, and no soap at the handwashing sink. A follow-up inspection found ongoing roach problems. - How many live and dead roaches were found at Sapido Restaurant and Café?
Inspectors observed approximately 7 live roaches and 12 dead roaches in the kitchen near a two-door reach-in cooler. - Were there follow-up inspections after the initial closures?
Yes. Barracuda Bar & Seafood had a follow-up inspection the next day, which found approximately 10 live roaches still present, indicating a repeat violation. - What additional issues were found at Sapido Restaurant and Café?
In addition to pest activity, inspectors noted that required employee training had expired for all staff members. - What actions did inspectors take at Victoria Bakery after the violations?
A stop-use order was placed on the bakery’s processing area and equipment following a re-inspection on April 24, 2025.
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