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4 Palm Beach Restaurants Shut Down for Pest Issues
Roaches, rodents, and flies led to emergency closures in Palm Beach County
Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:21pm
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Pest problems force temporary shutdowns of several Palm Beach County restaurants.Boca Raton TodayFour restaurants in Palm Beach County were temporarily shut down last week due to issues with pests like roaches, rodents, and flies, according to inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The closures affected locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and Delray Beach.
Why it matters
Emergency restaurant closures due to health code violations and pest infestations are an ongoing concern in South Florida, raising questions about food safety and sanitation practices in the region's dining establishments.
The details
The four emergency closures in Palm Beach County last week were tied to a range of pest-related issues. In Palm Beach Gardens, Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean was closed for roach activity, while in Boynton Beach, Sabor Latino was shut down for roaches. In Lake Worth, Mofongo Candela was closed for roach problems, and in Delray Beach, Caffe Luna Rosa was shut for rodent, roach, and fly activity.
- On March 30, Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean was closed for roach activity and reopened the next day.
- On March 31, Sabor Latino was closed for roach activity and reopened on April 1.
- On March 31, Mofongo Candela was closed for roach activity and reopened on April 1.
- On April 2, Caffe Luna Rosa was closed for rodent, roach, and fly activity and reopened on April 3.
The players
Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean
A restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens that was temporarily closed for roach activity.
Sabor Latino
A restaurant in Boynton Beach that was temporarily closed for roach activity.
Mofongo Candela
A restaurant in Lake Worth that was temporarily closed for roach activity.
Caffe Luna Rosa
A restaurant in Delray Beach that was temporarily closed for rodent, roach, and fly activity.
The takeaway
These emergency closures highlight the ongoing challenge of maintaining proper sanitation and pest control in South Florida's restaurants, underscoring the need for vigilant health inspections and strict enforcement of food safety regulations to protect public health.
