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BUGATTI BISTRO

2504 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Coral Gables FL 33134

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats82
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2318572
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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. Form provided while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016054943Oct 20, 2016Apr 24, 2017$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cells phones on prep tables.
Basic/40-06-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
The state's own report →
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes at 46F. Chef placed tomatoes in a freezer to drop temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Walk in cooler vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dishwashing station.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer needs deep cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Units at front.
Basic/23-24-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed knife with handle wrapped with tape.
Basic/14-10-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Sep 20, 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 ▾
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. Provided while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Provided while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup station.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
May 6, 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 ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Employee removed can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at station salad.
Basic/13-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop ice in standing water.
Basic/10-07-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 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. Form provided while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a garbage can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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. Form provided while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed the knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen.
Basic/10-07-4

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.