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BOUCHON BISTRO

2101 GALIANO ST, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 707-681-2699

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats189
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337415
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg stored over ready to eat items at reach in cooler cook line, chef relocated the eggs to the front.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs over containers with food. Manager placed eggs on bottom of the shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area.
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside unisex employee restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen.
Basic/13-03-4
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty Containers inside. Chef removed them.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar front counter. Chef opened the faucet.
Intermediate/27-16-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils for employees stored in a soiled rack. The rack was sent to the dishwashing area.
Basic/24-06-4/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar front counter.
Basic/10-07-4
Jan 29, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container and a utensil stored inside hand wash at cook line. The Chef removed the items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observation cook line, chef placed paper. Cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front bar, chef took the scoop to the dishwashing area.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.