FICELLE BOULANGERIE AND PATISSERIE / LE BISTRO BY FICELLE
1440 NW N RIVER DR 184, Miami FL 33125 · 954.655.3907
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employ at main kitchen placed new gloves without washing hands,
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over raw salmon at cook line kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicers soiled stored next to handsink next to entrance of kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel at handsink throughout bakery prep area.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink throughout bakery prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quinoa held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at kitchen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed all food handler certificates expired. Anthony Castillo expired on 2/22/26, Keylin Cortez expired on 2/23/26, Fabiana Contreras expired on 2/24/26, Aineri Moreno expired on 2/24/26, Lilian Rodriguez expired on 3/12/26, Luisana Rios expired on 2/23/26, Sonja Georges 2/21/26, Sebastian Levy expired on 2/27/26 and Virginia Gonzalez expired on 3/14/26.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout bakery prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at bakery area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside coolers throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line kitchen. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at main kitchen soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at main kitchen.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manger placed gloves without washing hands first.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed near walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwich with no hairnet on.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with tomato soup and prosciutto not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over heavy cream.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Kitchen next to ice machine. Operator removed during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass bottle and towel inside hand wash sink near ice machine. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen next to ice machine. Operator provided during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket located kitchen near ice machine.
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at back hand wash sink.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near back prep area blocked off with sanitizer bucket. Operator removed immediately.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside bin of salt used a to dispense seasoning. Operator removed immediately.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at prep table with cut marks no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at front counter hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Operator wiped down immediately.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers with salt, pepper, and other seasonings with no label. Observed working oil squeeze bottle with no label near cook line. Operator labeled working containers and oil bottles.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese croissant (73F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator, product has been there for about two hours. Explained to operator proper procedures and provided Time as Temperature Control Form.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed ham and cheese croissant (73F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator, product has been there for about two hours. Explained to operator proper procedures and provided Time as Temperature Control Form.
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 form to operator.
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.