Shocking Health Hazards: Central Florida Restaurants Plagued by Rodent Infestations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Recently, more than a dozen dining establishments in Central Florida found themselves temporarily shut down after health inspectors paid a visit, as documented by state records.

These records highlight a variety of infractions at the affected restaurants, including infestations of roaches, sanitation lapses, and improper storage practices.

A recurring issue noted was the presence of rodent droppings in multiple locations. One Chinese eatery, in particular, was found with over 300 droppings, according to the reports.

Despite these closures, many of these restaurants were permitted to resume operations after rectifying the cited violations and passing subsequent inspections.

Here is a comprehensive list of the 14 Central Florida restaurants that faced closures last week:

BARTOW

• Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering — 5995 Airport Blvd.

DAVENPORT

• Buen Café — 103 Ambersweet Way

  • Closed on March 27

    • Objectionable odors in kitchen by three compartment sink due to soiled wiping cloths being disposed after shift

    • Over 30 flying insects found on premises

KISSIMMEE

• Winghouse Bar & Grill — 3405 W. Vine Street

LONGWOOD

• Longwood Country Kitchen — 258-260 SR W 434

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

• Sopotnicks Cabbage Patch — 549 Tomoka Farms Road

OCALA

• Huddle House — 331 NW 20th Street

• Rolys — 6164 SW 129th Street

• Winghouse Bar & Grill — 3405 W. Vine Street

ORLANDO

• China Hot Express — 4700 S. Orange Blossom Trail

• El Pulgarcito Grill and Bar — 4950 S. Orange Blossom Trail

• The Licking Orlando — 4706 Millenia Plaza Way

• Urban Crave Ars Gates 1-9 (MCO) — 9102 Jeff Fuqua Blvd.

SATELLITE BEACH

• Bizzarro Pizza Company — 1024 Hwy. A1A

TAMPA

• Deaverdura — 1450 Skipper Road

• Tasty Mediterranean Grill — 6178 Gunn Hwy.