Bouchon Bistro

2101 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134

French

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bouchon Bistro seven times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Coral Gables sits at 68, putting Bouchon Bistro on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Corrected On-Site**

24-06-4

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg stored over ready to eat items at reach in cooler cook line , chef relocated the eggs to the front. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs over containers with food. Manager placed eggs on bottom of the shelf.

08A-05-6

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwashing area.

29-11-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside unisex employee restroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen.

13-03-4

Jun 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty Containers inside. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar front counter. Chef opened the faucet. **Corrective Action Taken**

27-16-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar front counter.

10-07-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils for employees stored in a soiled rack. The rack was sent to the dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-06-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container and a utensil stored inside hand wash at cook line. The Chef removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observation cook line, chef placed paper. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front bar, chef took the scoop to the dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Apr 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms.

32-04-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At main kitchen.

14-42-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sinks.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bouchon Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bouchon Bistro on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bouchon Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bouchon Bistro.

How does Bouchon Bistro compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Bouchon Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Bouchon Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bouchon Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bouchon Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bouchon Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bouchon Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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