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LA CROQUANTINE DE MATTHIEU

7930 NW 36 ST STE 30, Doral FL 33166 · 954-999-9402

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2323952
Grade history
FEB 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen area pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding), employee placed container of pooled eggs in an ice bath for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee placed label.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located at preparation area.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
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May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees at front counter engaging in food preparation while wearing bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen area pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding), employee placed container of pooled eggs in an ice bath for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed operator unable to provide proof any training for employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler slice cheese and ham missing service date, as per operator made the day prior.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees at front counter engaging in food preparation while wearing bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at dry storage to go boxes stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by reaching freezer in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature over oven in kitchen. Employee stored chicken inside reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled in coffee station. Also, observed spray bottle with liquid egg unlabeled inside Walk in cooler. Operator labeled container and bottle.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touching raw beef and after touching cut lettuce without changing gloves and washing hands properly. Employee and operator were trained how to properly proceed with gloves and properly washing hands.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over water used to prepare bread dough. Operator stored products properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (49 F - Cold Holding); cut ham (55 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Also, Observed butter (52 F - Cold Holding); milk (49 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of coffee machine in kitchen. As per Operator both products have been in and out for less than 3 hours. Operator placed products inside Walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair net.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of coffee machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam containers not inverted on shelf in kitchen. Operator inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cocoa powder unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cream in reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored food properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding water in hand wash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers torn in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer by dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over shredded cheese in Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bags.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed by dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by bread prep station.
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water inside kitchen. Operator placed fish inside Walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour container unlabeled in bread prep station. Operator labeled containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ham inside reach in freezer inside kitchen.
High priority/08A-02-6
Food stored on floor. Observed bread dough container stored on Walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F on prep table inside kitchen. Operator started to reheat water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic spoons faces up at front counter. Operator stored spoons faces down.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in bread prep area. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and handle shredded cheese without changing gloves and washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator changes bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pastry cream inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator started to reheat water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of coffee machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed tiny spoons faces up at front counter. Operator stored them faces down.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site

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.