LA PROVENCE BOULANGERIE
433 W 41 ST, Miami Beach FL 33140
Last inspected Jul 8, 2024 · 3 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
MAR 24
JUL 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast above the raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast above the raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing his hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with mold like substance on it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes from Saturday ( as per cook ) with no date marking stored inside walk in cooler.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans ready to use not inverted on shelves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup with coffee on prep table. Employee moved it immediately.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone above prep table.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair.Observed chest freezer gaskets in poor condition.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and spatula in standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted the mop.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed served handling dirty dishes and continues platting food without washing her hands. Employee was instructed and washed her hands correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer container inside the hand sink located at the front. Owner moved it out.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles ( degreaser and all purpose cleaner as per owner ) with no labels. Owner labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense flour.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepping food at coffee station wearing bracelets.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair ( chest freezer located in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets ( freezer located in the kitchen ).
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop left inside bucket. Employee hanged it.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet when prepping food.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open coffee cup on prep table. Owner moved the cup.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Owner placed it in the correct position with wet mop inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on kitchen counter.
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.