AU BON GOUT REST
12051 WEST DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33161 · 305-899-0507
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches behind a metal tray next to mop sink in kitchen area, observed approximately 3 live roaches inside the bathroom cabinet, and 1 live roach by a bag of rice in dry storage.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025049805 | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $400 |
| 1--2019046809 | Sep 10, 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork in a nonfood-grade bag inside reach in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle inside the rice container.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside a nonfood grade bag inside reach in freezer. Manager removed it.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, chicken and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No oven thermometer inside the hot box.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed caw-feet in direct contact with a non food grade bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked oxtail 128°F inside warmer. Manager reheated to 168°F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork gels for more than 24/hrs no date marked inside reach in freezer.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old toilet on backyard.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 3, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw: goat, chicken and pork not separated from one another based on minimum cooking temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Jul 2, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw: goat, chicken and pork not separated from one another based on minimum cooking temperature.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches behind a metal tray next to mop sink in kitchen area, observed approximately 3 live roaches inside the bathroom cabinet, and 1 live roach by a bag of rice in dry storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside chest freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling damage vents missing in kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside chest freezer in kitchen area.
Jul 1, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 8 live small flying insects over fruits on the shelf by reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw: goat, chicken and pork not separated from one another based on minimum cooking temperature.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches behind a metal tray next to mop sink in kitchen area, observed approximately 3 live roaches inside the bathroom cabinet, and 1 live roach by a bag of rice in dry storage.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roaches droppings on wall in dry storage room, observed roaches droppings inside the restroom cabinet.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed seven employees on duty.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside chest freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling damage vents missing in kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in broken floor tiles by triple sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
Food being prepared outside. Observed an employee peeling plantains in the back of the restaurant. PIC told the employee to do it inside the kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard outside by dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside chest freezer in kitchen area.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags in direct contact with frozen pork. Manager removed it.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. All food items not separated from each another according to minimum cooking temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop by restroom door.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, turkey, goat and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning supplies in it. Employee removed them.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: chicken and pork held inside reach in freezer.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor in kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with peeled vegetables on the floor inside the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: turkey, pork frozen without date marked inside reach in freezer
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No certification data on the employees training.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Bathroom cabinet in disrepair
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Dumpster rusted p
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed food items not separated from each another inside reach in freezing according with minimum cooking temperature.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big six poster was provided to operator
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: turkey, pork frozen without date marked inside reach in freezer
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No certification data on the employees training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside the ice machine
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed drainboard shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Bathroom cabinet in disrepair
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on the drainboard.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Dumpster rusted p
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink unable to provide hot an cold water.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Tools and old supplies interfering with cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.