LA GOURMANDIZE RESTAURANT
7108 PEMBROKE RD, Miramar FL 33023 · 9547615360
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live rodent present. 1 live rodent in glue trap under chest freezer in room across from kitchen. Employee removed and cleaned area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025056581 | Jul 25, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | — |
| 2--2024054351 | Sep 16, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2024042203 | Jul 17, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023060993 | Oct 13, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | $320 |
| 2--2021038885 | Aug 18, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of mold like substance on both cook line cutting boards. One (1) was cleaned and sanitized during inspection. The other one is fastened to the countertop, which does not allow for routine cleaning and sanitation.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cold holding containers of products cooked 25-36 hours prior, with no date marks. Observed Fried Turkey, Bean Sauce, Legume, etc.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on glass door cooler in disrepair.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed buildup of dripping grease on hoods and walls over cooking area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 3 overhead fixtures in food preparation area, 2 no covers, 1 with a large hole on the cover.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bottom of glass door cooler.
Aug 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the kitchen, multiple lights.
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Under the kitchen hand wash sink, a bucket of potatoes and zucchini were stored on the floor. The bucket was moved off of the floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the kitchen, multiple lights.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic bag of raw beef stored above container of cooked beans in single door glass reach in freezer. Cook inverted.
Case of malanga stored on floor in kitchen next to triple sink. Employee elevated.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields missing in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe. Employee handwashing sink in kitchen.
Jul 25, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 Light shields missing in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe of handwashing sink in kitchen.
Jul 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee after switching from raw to ready to eat washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2024. Manager renewed during inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 2 live roaches crawling on wall behind unplugged refrigerator in kitchen. 2) 1 live Roach under case of plantains next to triple sink in kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches under chair next to cash register at entrance of kitchen. 4) 6 live roaches on floor of dry storage in a separate room away from the kitchen.
Bag of carrots stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 Light shields missing in kitchen.
Opened employee water bottle in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed bottle from glass reach in cooler during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe of handwashing sink in kitchen.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cases of soda on floor in dry storage area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield. 2 shields missing in kitchen.
Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) Under Steam Table shelf rusted. 2) Under prep table next to stove in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe at hands washing sink next to fryer.
Sep 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shied damaged in kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 Shields missing in kitchen.
Sep 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live rodent present. 1 live rodent in glue trap under chest freezer in room across from kitchen. Employee removed and cleaned area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 5 rodent droppings on floor next to Vegetable Cooler in back room away from kitchen. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetables Double doors reach in Cooler-; Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetables Double doors reach in Cooler-; Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook replaced during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook replaced during inspection.
1) Containers of oils stored on floor in kitchen. 2) Bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee elevated.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shied damaged in kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 Shields missing in kitchen.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table-Cooked Turkey (95-100F - Hot Holding) Per cook food item in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated.
Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee elevated.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield in kitchen damaged.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jul 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles throughout establishment damaged.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.1 Light shield in kitchen damaged.
Jul 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vegetables reach in-; Cooked Chicken (62F - Cooling). Per Cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid of container. See stop sale.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in Premium Levella reach in cooler entrance of storage area next to kitchen. Cooler not in use.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.. 20 Rodent droppings under vegetables reach in cooler in storage room away from the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vegetables reach in-; Cooked Chicken (62F - Cooling). Per Cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid of container. See stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-SiteWarning**
Cases of soda stored on floor front counter. Manager elevated.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles throughout establishment damaged.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.1 Light shield in kitchen damaged.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name Manager labeled during inspection.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen pork stored in standing water in kitchen. Manager stored under running water.
Oct 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched a to go plate to serve a customer without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hand correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw chicken wings stored above bag of cooked breaded chicken in glass freezer. Manager inverted.
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.
Ceiling tile missing in storage area.
Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Cook elevated.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of to go plates stored on floor in kitchen. Cook elevated.
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.