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CUISINE CREOLE

15034-15038 NE 6 AVE, North Miami Beach FL 33161 · (305)949-2316

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2318900
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 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. Poster was provided to operator
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

2 cases · $1,120

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016029574Jun 20, 2016Apr 17, 2017$800
1--2015009825Jan 23, 2015Apr 3, 2015$320

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Onion in the handwashing sink. Employee removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris inside reach in freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
The state's own report →
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents soiled in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build inside reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezers interior soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed tostones in direct contact with non food grade bag inside reach in freezer.
High priority/14-86-1
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 not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Inside employee restroom.
Basic/32-12-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink by reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the reach in cooler.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Basic/21-05-5
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 70°F reach in cooler empty.
Basic/14-11-5
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. No lightbulbs on hood system.
Basic/38-11-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.
Basic/36-01-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clear containers with old labels.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food de inside reach in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · On 4/3/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · On 4/3/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · On 4/3/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning Time Extended
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: turkey, pasta, rice and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezers.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. By reach in cooler.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing ha at hand washing sink by reach in cooler.
Basic/29-09-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under shelves inside walk in cooler.
Basic/36-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 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. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting gloves on to handle cooked rice. Advised employee he washed hands and then put new gloves on.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked turkey inside reach in freezer. Manager corrected it
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris under cooking equipments.
Basic/36-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside hot box.
Basic/22-08-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in kitchen
Basic/36-02-5

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.