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LE BOUCHON DU GROVE

3430 MAIN HWY, Miami FL 33133 · (305)628-1443

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2321669
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 29 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 prep table reach in cooler cooked pork chop (51F - Cold Holding). As per cook less than 2 hours. Cooked placed items onto ice.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator began to change empty container and prime.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dish machine.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for mussel tags.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for mussel tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to walk in cooler used as dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Valcourt Paulina 12/22/22.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at waiters station.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout torn. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit leaking water and bottom cover missing.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at entrance of kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on counter next to hand sink.
Basic/10-12-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table in water of 78F.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers throughout torn gaskets soiled throughout.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed for plates and silverware outside.
Basic/24-01-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed storage hooks above cook line hood system soiled with dust and grease build up. Observed for shelves/ hooks above cook line hood system soiled with dust and grease build up.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
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Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator began to change empty container and prime.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dish machine.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for mussel tags.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for mussel tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front line hand sink used as a dump sink with food remnants inside sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for container of cooked chicken and beef at cook line reach in cooler. As per chef was made 2 days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Christian De la Cruz 10/14/25, Georgios Alexiou 9/28/25, Marlins Jean 10/20/25 and Fabricio Burch 9/15/2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at waiters station.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for cook line reach in cooler handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout torn. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit leaking water and bottom cover missing.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front line ice machine, ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers throughout torn gaskets soiled throughout.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line reach in coolers and at standing storage area reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Observed at bread basket at entrance of kitchen, loaves of bread stored uncovered. Operator covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed storage hooks above cook line hood system soiled with dust and grease build up. Observed for shelves/ hooks above cook line hood system soiled with dust and grease build up.
Basic/36-50-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dish machine.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for fresh mussel tags.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for fresh mussel tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front line hand sink used as dump sink with ice disposed inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for items in reach in cooler at rear of kitchen, as per cook all less than 5 days.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at waiters station.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for prep table reach in cooler door handle.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar.
Basic/10-01-5
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing unit at rear of kitchen. The bottom of the fridge is broken/ missing. Observed at prep area reach in cooler, door handle missing.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for coolers at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 6, 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
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dish machine.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/1/2022 posted.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for prep table reach in cooler door handle.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing unit at rear of kitchen. The bottom of the fridge is broken/ missing. Observed at prep area reach in cooler, door handle missing.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for coolers at cook li e.
Basic/22-16-4
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at rear standing reach in cooler, raw prosciutto stored over bags of shredded cheese.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table reach in cooler cooked pork chop (51F - Cold Holding). As per cook less than 2 hours. Cooked placed items onto ice.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dish machine.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees present, 4 engaging in food preparation.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in front of three compartment sink.
Basic/36-06-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/1/2022 posted.
Basic/50-09-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for prep table reach in cooler door handle.
Basic/14-71-4
Exterior of refrigerator in disrepair. Observed at standing unit at rear of kitchen. The bottom of the fridge is broken/ missing. Observed at prep area reach in cooler, door handle missing.
Basic/14-36-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table.
Basic/21-44-1
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at rear storage area of kitchen.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm , operator set up 3 compartment sink,chlorine 0 ppm. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the dish machine.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.