Closures between July 27 – Aug. 2
ORLANDO, Fla. – A wave of temporary closures swept across Central Florida’s dining scene last week, as health inspectors found several restaurants falling short of safety standards, as highlighted in state reports.
These official documents illuminate a variety of violations encountered during inspections, including the unsettling discovery of rodent droppings, cockroach infestations, and improper storage practices.
However, there is a silver lining—each of the affected restaurants successfully addressed the health concerns, allowing them to reopen their doors to patrons after receiving the all-clear from officials.
Here’s a detailed list of the Central Florida establishments that were compelled to temporarily halt operations last week:
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
Chef Nina and Co. — 1146 W. State Road 436
DAYTONA BEACH
Mama Kitchen — 2200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
HAINES CITY
Taqueria Don Gonzalo — 103 US Highway 17 92 N.
OCALA
Healthy Hub — 1821 NW 21 Ave.
SANFORD
Mel’s Family Diner — 3221 S. Orlando Drive
ST. PETERSBURG
Hungry Howie’s — 5570 N. 4 Street
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