Orlando, September 18, 2025 News Summary A recent health inspection led to the temporary closure of ten restaurants in Central Florida, primarily due to severe health violations including rodent problems and cockroach infestations. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation reported that these closures occurred from September 8 to September 14, with Orlando seeing the highest number of affected establishments. Authorities require corrective actions before restaurants can reopen, following a pattern of similar health-related closures earlier this year. Orlando Ten restaurants in Central Florida were forced to shut down temporarily due to health inspection violations. The closures occurred between September 8 and September 14, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) reported the closures. What happened Between September 8 and September 14, a total of ten restaurants across Central Florida were temporarily closed after state health inspectors identified violations that posed immediate public health risks. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) reported the closures and maintained the official inspection records. Primary violations cited Health inspection records indicated issues such as: Problems with rodents Cockroach infestations Time/temperature violations Other types of health code violations Where the closures occurred Orlando was the city with the highest number of violations, with four restaurants forced to close. The remaining closures took place at other locations within Central Florida. The specific names of the restaurants that closed were not provided in the report. Context and pattern This incident follows a pattern of similar temporary closures earlier in 2025 due to health concerns. Over a dozen restaurants had also closed temporarily the previous month (July 28 to August 3) for similar reasons, according to inspection records and reporting by the state agency. Public health implications and enforcement Temporary closures occur when inspectors determine that conditions present an immediate risk to public health. Time/temperature violations typically refer to failures in maintaining food at safe temperatures during storage, preparation, or holding. Infestations and rodent problems indicate sanitation and structural issues that require corrective action before reopening. The DBPR oversees inspections and enforces corrective measures, and facilities are required to address violations before being allowed to resume operations. What to expect next Restaurants ordered to close must complete corrective actions documented by inspectors and often undergo follow-up inspections. Until the DBPR records show compliance and clearance, affected locations remain closed to the public. No restaurant names were released in the report, so patrons are advised to consult official DBPR inspection postings or contact the agency directly for location-specific reopening information. Summary State health inspections led to the temporary closure of ten restaurants in Central Florida between September 8 and September 14. Issues documented included problems with rodents, cockroach infestations, time/temperature violations, and other types of health code violations. Orlando recorded the highest number of closures with four restaurants affected. The specific names of the restaurants were not provided in the report. The incident aligns with similar temporary closures earlier in 2025 and follows an instance where over a dozen restaurants closed temporarily between July 28 and August 3 for comparable reasons. FAQ What happened? Ten restaurants in Central Florida were forced to shut down temporarily due to health inspection violations. When did the closures occur? The closures occurred between September 8 and September 14. Who reported the closures? The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) reported the closures. What issues were identified in inspections? Health inspection records indicated issues such as: – Problems with rodents – Cockroach infestations – Time/temperature violations – Other types of health code violations Which city had the highest number of violations? Orlando was the city with the highest number of violations, with four restaurants forced to close. Were the names of the restaurants released? The specific names of the restaurants that closed were not provided in the report. Is this an isolated event? This incident follows a pattern of similar temporary closures earlier in 2025 due to health concerns. Over a dozen restaurants had also closed temporarily the previous month (July 28 to August 3) for similar reasons. Temporary Closures by Location (September 8–14) Location Number of temporary closures Visual Orlando 4 ████ Other Central Florida locations 6 ██████ Total 10 ██████████ Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic HERE Resources Marian’s Bagels Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Orlando Welcomes Its First H Mart Location New Italian-American Restaurant Osteria Ester Opens in Thornton Park Disney World Announces Closure of Star Wars Launch Bay and Disney Jr. Play and Dance! 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