L'ARTISAN
5200 BLUE LAGOON DR STE 130, Miami FL 33126 · 305-302-6979
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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. Observed no kit or written plan for clean up procedure. Inspector emailed operator form to have on hand.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with employee and provided email handouts.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry storage is kept. Observed knife sharpener with rust above prep sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at ice machine next to walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at ice bin outside of walk in cooler. Observed air vent in walk in cooler soiled.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.observed in pastry warmer: spinach empanada (110F - Hot Holding); cheese empanada (108F - Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there for more than 4 hours prior to inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front line at counter: spinach empanada (110F - Hot Holding); cheese empanada (108F - Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there more than 4 hours prior to inspection. Observed at steam table: Brussels sprouts (107F - Hot Holding); cooked veggies (105F - Hot Holding)French fries (109F Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there for 1/2 an hour prior to inspection. Operator turned up heat at steam table.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry storage is kept. Observed knife sharpener with rust above prep sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at ice machine next to walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at ice cream freezer next to registers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at ice bin outside of walk in cooler. Observed air vent in walk in cooler soiled.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed no kit or written plan for clean up procedure. Inspector emailed operator form to have on hand.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable to answer how to properly calibrate thermometer. Coached employee in charge how to properly calibrate thermometers and calibrated operators and inspectors thermometer to 32F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tres leches cakes in reach in cooler in dining area not labeled with date. Person in charge removed from cooler to put proper date. Repeat ViolationRepeat Violation**
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed small hole in ceiling in kitchen area near hand wash sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers in kitchen area and popsicle freezer in dining area with ice buildup
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled in kitchen area
Mar 28, 2024Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed sliced turkey dated 1/16 and 3/19, and sliced ham dated 3/12 inside of walk in cooler. As per operator removed from walk in cooler to be sent to owner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator removed the can opener to be cleaned.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single use plastic cup without a handle used as a scoop inside of brown rice and sugar containers at dry storage area. Operator removed the cups.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers in dry storage area not inverted. Operator inverted the containers
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on rack above sugar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign provided at handwashing sink in kitchen near the ovens.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Josephine Nicole O'Reardon 9/29/17.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Lobby- held on time- turkey sandwich 45F, tuna salad 46F, chicken wrap 45F (7:00-11:00). Held on time- butter 65F, cream cheese 70F ( 7:00-11:00 ). Provided establishment with written procedures to hold food on time.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over dry storage shelf. Ceiling tile is pushed up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and jacket stored on food contact shelf in dry storage next to rice.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scoop handle stored on rusted food shelf in dry storage next to food bins.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors have unsealed concrete.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops near walk in cooler not stored in a manner to dry properly. Mops left in mop bucket.
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