Miami-based restaurant Versailles was sued over its establishment's insanitary conditions. According to the Miami Herald, the Cuban restaurant Versailles is facing a suit filed by its former employee because of its alleged neglect on sanitation issues.

A spokesperson for Versailles has since denied the allegations, saying that the lawsuit is "wholly without merit." The company also claims that they have never been drawn in such lawsuit pertaining their establishment's sanitary practices.

 

In his complaint, former Versailles manager Claudio Calderin disclosed how he made the effort to bring the issue of sanitary violation to his employer to no avail. Instead, he said he was transferred to a night shift schedule at La Carreta, a sister company of Versailles.

Calderin's lawyer Pelayo Duran tagged the owner of Versailles as one who's trying to avoid responsibility on the issue. He also said, "Cockroaches in the flans, hairs, I mean, those are serious problems." Other issues involving the owner of Versailles include allegations of performing illicit sexual acts for Felipe Valls, Sr.

Although the lawsuit on the sexual act has been dropped, Duran represented the complainant during the time it was filed. In his statement, Duran expressed his concern over his client saying as quoted by the Miami New Times, "It's unfortunate that Mr. Calderin finds himself in this situation. He complained internally numerous times, trying to get help and he witnessed the increased retaliation which ultimately ended in a separation."

According to the Miami Dining Adviser, Versailles, in the last inspection made by inspectors last November, committed at least three basic sanitary violations. If you look at the inspection history, this has been toned down a lot compared to its September inspection, where it committed to a total of 21 violations, five of which are high-priority cases.

According to the Miami New Times, along with Calderin's complaint are a series of photos that he took while he was still working for Versailles. He also included these photos when he made the complaint against his former employer. Apparently, such cases are not the only ones plaguing the iconic Miami-based Versailles restaurant.

In 2014, two other employees of Versailles filed a complaint against discrimination over sexual orientation, which was also handled by Duran. According to the Miami Herald, the case is still under investigation to this day.

In an email sent by a Versailles representative to the Miami New Times, they denied the allegations and Calderin's intentions rooted from his inability to find a job after he quitted his position at La Carreta.