A Fort Lauderdale Caribbean restaurant in Broward County, Florida, was temporarily closed after state inspectors found 16 violations, including signs of rodent activity, during a June 8 food and drink routine and health inspection. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued an emergency order recommending the closure of Belle Cuisine Caribbean Restaurant, a Haitian eatery known for dishes like black rice, turkey, and snapper.
What The Inspection Showed
Of the 16 violations found during the initial visit, one was classified as high priority, seven were intermediate, and eight were basic. The restaurant, which holds a 4.8-star rating from more than 1,100 Google reviews, has since faced two follow-up inspections on June 8 (11 remaining violations) and June 9 (2 remaining violations), which found leftover infractions during the closure period.…