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LA FOURCHETTE RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate LA FOURCHETTE RESTAURANT in MIAMI has 11 inspections with a 2.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8267 N MIAMI AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521673

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food residue under handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired manager certification Guy M. Dure, 5/8/20. Establishments under prior warning as of 9/11/25.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working, needs batteries, inside customer bathroom.

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13518230

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired manager certification Guy M. Dure, 5/8/20. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed expired manager certification Guy M. Dure, 5/8/20. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516232

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling in dry storage area on top white chest freezer. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food residue at kitchen area . Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on the wall behind oven, and under preparation table next to oven , also observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open during inspection, owner closed door. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across preparation table. Warning
  • 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed hole on screen at back door. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut cooked pork not covered at kitchen. Employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind frying station and oven. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand wash. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves before continuing food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without handwashing. Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty apron and continue food prep without washing hands, coached employees on proper hand washing , employee washed hands , put on clean gloves and continue working. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flies flying in the air at kitchen area. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live mouse inside oven and one live mouse inside hole in the wall next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings under wooden pallet next to handwashing sink behind front counter. Also observed rodent droppings under metal rack across front door entrance, also observed rodent droppings behind cooking equipment . Warning
  • 35A-18-4:High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub marks present behind oven and frying station. Also observed rub marks behind metal rack next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed red snapper (56F - Cold Holding); cooked cut chicken(61F - Cold Holding). As per manager from prior night. Manager discarded product during inspection. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red snapper (56F - Cold Holding); cooked cut chicken(61F - Cold Holding). As per manager from prior night. Manager discarded product during inspection. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired manager certification Guy M. Dure, 5/8/20. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee removed and clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 4 employees working without CFM present. Manager arrived 45 minutes after starting inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed 2 unnecessary persons inside kitchen area. Manager escorted them out of building. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle on reach in cooler soiled food debris . Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with grease next to frying station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice being stored on the floor next to front door . Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris behind front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken inside reach cooler not covered. Manager covered product properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top preparation table . Warning
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked turkey inside reach in cooler without a date. Manager discarded product during inspection, coached manager on date marking product properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/14/2024

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Observed hole in the ceiling on top front chest freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from oven. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed on reach in cooler across oven. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed cook touch dirty apron and not wash hands. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler across oven not date marked , employee date marked during in Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean dishes on top handwashing sink. Employee removed and stored dishes properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at 3 compartment sink . Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596054

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on floor opposite 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked beans located in the reach in cooler by the back door. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5: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 for Sabine J, Farah B, as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596780

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At the time of the inspection no proof of food managers certification. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - 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 for Sabine J, Farah B, Marie P as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed for Sabine J, Farah B, Marie P no proof of certification , at the time of the inspection.. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8595902

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - 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 for Sabine J, Farah B, Marie P as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341045

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey,beef stored with cooked pork located in the chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey stored with raw beef located in the chest freezer. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed attached hose for filling steam table. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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 for Sabine J, Farah B, Marie P as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the establishment, approximately 75F running for more than 5 minutes. Repeat Violation Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(280 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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