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BON BOUQUET CAFE

3865 INDIAN CREEK DR, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 3074131755

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336438
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Information was provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mild at 50 F at room temperature for about 1 hr as per employee. Employee placed the milk in ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink does not provide cold running water. Observed at the hand sink located in the back prep.
Intermediate/27-05-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink at the bar to rinse wet towels. Owner coached the employee.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Damage to wall. Observed missing wall tile in front of the unused ice machine.in prep area.
Basic/36-24-5
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with no lid/ cover. As per owner, they already order a new one.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs, scoops and other utensils in standing water ( water temperature 80 F). Employee rinse the utensils and discarded the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in prep area.Employee removed it.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at the prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4
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Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees were touching his chin and her tattoo on the arm, and continue working with clean utensils without washing their hands.
High priority/12A-10-4
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs stored with 2 broken shell eggs underneath the front counter.
High priority/01B-14-4
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at ambient temperature of 71F underneath the front counter, the time eggs were stored there cannot be determined.. Shell eggs were discarded.
High priority/03A-03-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee was refilling glass bottles with water for the customers inside the hand sink located at the front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed dirty cardboards used to cover the floors.
Basic/36-06-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee water cup on prep coffee station.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee was drinking water from an open container behind the counter at the coffee station.
Basic/12B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing jewelry when handling food.
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed canola salad oil and vinegar in plastic containers stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice used for the customers inside.
Basic/10-08-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water, water temperature of 78F.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior is soiled. Cooler located at the front line and also cooler located inside the storage/ prep area..
Basic/22-16-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage area located inside room 105.
Basic/33-34-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and black mold like substance inside the kitchen area and room prep/ storage area.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment took 3 extra spaces in the hotel for storage purposes. Observed Room 115 with a freezer and reach in cooler. Storage for dry goods and non tcs beverages ( water, soft drinks, juices ) inside room with a sign as mechanical room, and another storage room for disposable extra items for service ( in front of the room 110. All the spaces were previously used for the hotel. As per owner, they are planning to install a prep area after be approved.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2025 · The owner already has the drawings to submit the application. Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · At the time of the Call back Inspection, I contacted Plan Review and District office , and there is not application in the system . Operator insists on he submitted, but not evidence was observed. Admin Complaint
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 11, 2025 · At the time of the Call back Inspection, tiles arrived, but they are not installed. Time Extended
May 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment took 3 extra spaces in the hotel for storage purposes. Observed Room 115 with a freezer and reach in cooler. Storage for dry goods and non tcs beverages ( water, soft drinks, juices ) inside room with a sign as mechanical room, and another storage room for disposable extra items for service ( in front of the room 110. All the spaces were previously used for the hotel. As per owner, they are planning to install a prep area after be approved.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2025 · The owner already has the drawings to submit the application. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment took 3 extra spaces in the hotel for storage purposes. Observed Room 115 with a freezer and reach in cooler. Storage for dry goods and non tcs beverages ( water, soft drinks, juices ) inside room with a sign as mechanical room, and another storage room for disposable extra items for service ( in front of the room 110. All the spaces were previously used for the hotel. As per owner, they are planning to install a prep area after be approved.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Apr 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picked a ticket from the floor, then continued working with the French toast batter. Employee was coached, changed gloves and washed her hands.
High priority/12A-29-4
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at ambient temperature of 69F ( as per owner, for less than 4 hrs, eggs are gone fast because the operation is based on breakfast all day long). Employee placed the eggs in ice bath.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Inside prep area.Hand sink is blocked by plastic containers.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items ( small plate and a fork) inside the hand sink at the front bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the bar hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment took 3 extra spaces in the hotel for storage purposes. Observed Room 115 with a freezer and reach in cooler. Storage for dry goods and non tcs beverages ( water, soft drinks, juices ) inside room with a sign as mechanical room, and another storage room for disposable extra items for service ( in front of the room 110. All the spaces were previously used for the hotel. As per owner, they are planning to install a prep area after be approved.
Intermediate/51-16-7
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the hand sink located in the kitchen area.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed in the establishment.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet when prepares beverages at the bar.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil plastic gallons, flour bag, vinegar gallons stored on the floor inside room 115.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop inside standing water at the bar. Employee discarded the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups, bowls, plastic lids boxes ( all disposable) on the floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Observed open flour bag on the floor inside room 115. Owner folded the bag.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels not in sanitizer in between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2024 · License was printed and it is ready to be posted . Time Extended
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching different surfaces, the engaged in food prep without washing hands.Employee washed his hands then.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.Employee discarded the ice and moved the containers and bottles immediately.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 1 1/2 box of eggs kept at room temperature at the entrance of the kitchen. ( no more than 4 hrs, restaurant opens at 7 am). Employee started conducting preparation.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee discarded the ice.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
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. Information was provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at the warewashing area is blocked.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certificate for the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed full staff with no employee training :
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Missing signed employee reporting agreement for all the staff.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water cup next to clean utensils and food containers. Owner moved the container.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping food wearing bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed barista prepping coffee and milk with no hair restrain.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor: tomatoes, avocados ( boxes), cooking oil, Nutella, caramel coffee creamer, eggs ( box )
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Employee washed it and stored it correctly.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle used for pancake batter stored inside standing water at the front. Employee discarded the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed in between food equipments. Owner moved the device.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink located at the warewashing area in disrepair.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen diced potatoes thawing at room temperature. Employee moved them to inside reach coolers.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing label for food in working container ( flour). Employee labeled the container immediately.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was block by a tray. Employee moved it immediately.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Owner ordered it immediately.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5

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.