Central Florida restaurant forced to temporarily close over roaches: inspection report
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BUNNELL, Fla. - The presence of roaches at a Central Florida restaurant last week forced the eatery to temporarily close, according to a recent inspection report provided by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
At The Chicken Pantry, located at 602 E Moody Boulevard in Bunnell, health inspectors counted at least six live roaches along pipes underneath a dish pit during a Jan. 29 inspection. Officials observed 10 dead roaches in the same area.
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Roach activity is considered a high-priority violation, which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury.
In total, officials found 18 violations at the establishment. The restaurant was allowed to reopen the next day after meeting inspection stadards, according to the report.