Two Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of Sept. 24-30, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Volusia
Mediterranean Experience at 322 Seabreeze Blvd. in Daytona Beach shut down on Sept. 26. Inspectors found 12 violations, one of which was a high priority for rodent activity evidenced by rodent droppings. Officials found droppings near the entrance, inside the kitchen, near the ice mixer, near the women’s restroom and beside a trash can on the floor.
A follow-up inspection on the same day found 11 violations.
A third inspection on Sept. 27 found five violations, none of which were a high priority.
The restaurant met inspection standards.
Osceola
Los Tatos Hot Dog at 5811 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee shut down on Sept. 29. Inspectors found two violations, one of which was a high priority for not having any potable running water.
A follow-up inspection the same day found one violation, none of which were a high priority.
The restaurant requires a follow-up inspection but contains no immediate threat to the public.
Complaints and warnings
Orange County had the top spot for most warnings and other complaints in Central Florida, with 32.
Volusia had 21, Brevard had 17, Lake had seven, Osceola had none beyond the one shutdown and Seminole had 13. Warnings given with required follow-up inspections could lead to a business being shut down if problems remain.
