NEW PIMENT BOUK RESTAURANT
5961 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33137 · 786-487-7870
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
JAN 25
APR 25
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MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017013730 | Feb 15, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 | $280 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pickliz (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per manager. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pickliz (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per manager. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in freezer Interior rusted.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container used as a scoop in the beans with no handle, operator removed.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Reach-in freezer have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in room temperature.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled.
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of chest freezer rusted at prep area at kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at ladies rooms.
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Observed spinach (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator segregated to discard. Observed inside Chest freezer: cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (60F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator segregated to discard. Observed inside Chest freezer: cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (60F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to discard.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator added water. Retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of chest freezer rusted at prep area at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over prep and storage area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's room.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at a room temperature Inside prep sink at kitchen. Employee placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed scoop broken inside chest freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at ladies rooms.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 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. Observed employee coming from outside no hand wash. Manager coached employee to wash hands properly.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at prep table.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey (123F - Hot Holding); cooked goat (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator less than 2 hours. Manager reheat product. Recheck cooked turkey (169F - Reheating); cooked goat (170F - Reheating).
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee began to wash hands at prep sink. Manager coached employee to wash hands at hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at bathrooms. Manager provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in coolers door handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By storage and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid from white chest freezer in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed corn container stored on floor by walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No sign at men's bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table.
Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in freezer soiled with food debris across from 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to handwashing sink. Manager labeled bottle during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks and soiled with dark substance on dry storage area metal rack. Manager discarded during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.observed no handwashing sign at men's bathroom. Provided handwashing sign via email to operator.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - Observed back screen door in poor repair.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top preparation table next to oven. Manager removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantain (122F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than two hours. Operator stored inside the steamer to be reheating to 165°.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathrooms.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Dashralina Legros hired less than 30 days.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two walk in coolers in disrepair outside thermometer reach in 70° F.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Faucet missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler Plastic containers with sauce stored directly on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezers.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathrooms.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed frozen chicken stored inside plastic container near cook line area. Operator stored inside reach in freezer. Observed cooked pork inside container near cook line solid Frozen. Operator stored inside reach in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with rice and beans stored next to walk in cooler.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed light by the front entrance.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled cleaning equipment then returned to work with food on cook line with no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cut lettuce 68 F and cooked pork 71 F stored on prep table at cook line. Recommended move items to walk-in cooler or place in ice bath.
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.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork, cooked chicken and various food in reach-in freezers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bean and rice bins. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Multiple chest freezers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked pork and various food in chest freezers.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sauce stored in walk-in cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer next to walk-in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at men's restroom hand washing sink.
Stored food not covered. Beef and fish in storage room reach-in freezer. Employee placed lid on items.
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to tartar sauce on shelf next to storage area reach-in freezer. Manager moved tartar sauce to another shelf.
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. No proof of training for employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf in dry storage area next to reach-in freezer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sauce stored in walk-in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler. Manager discarded dead roach.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer next to walk-in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at men's restroom hand washing sink.
Stored food not covered. Beef and fish in storage room reach-in freezer. Employee placed lid on items.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen prep sink. Manager had employee place beef under cool running water.
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.