Douce Restaurant and Lounge
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Douce Restaurant and Lounge stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “handle of flip top in cook line is missing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Douce Restaurant and Lounge's latest score is in line with the Miramar average of 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Trays of raw beef meatballs stored above container of raw conch in reach in cooler under raw meat flip top in coke line. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Handle of flip top in cook line is missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Handwashing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
78
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1) Walk in freezer- Cooked Oxtails (58-60F - Cooling) 2) Walk in Cooler- Cooked Pork (48-50F - Cooling). Per cook food items in units overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lids. See Stop Sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shrimps stored above container of cooked Turkey in walk in Freezer. Cook inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1) Walk in freezer- Cooked Oxtails (58-60F - Cooling) 2) Walk in Cooler- Cooked Pork (48-50F - Cooling). Per Cook food items in units overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lids. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine solution 225 ppm. Cook remade to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour in dry storage area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Sign provided.
31B-04-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Hands washing sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Walk in freezer foods not frozen solid.
14-11-5
35
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Case of water stored on floor in walk in. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Container of oxtails in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers on rack next to exit door. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken stored above cooked pork in walk in freezer. Chef stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Cooked chicken (46-48 Cold - Holding ); ; Cooked beef (45-47F - Cold Holding. Per manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Manager moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed from raw to ready to eat and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves.Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hand **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of soda stored above flip top and prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone next to to go plate on shelf above Flip top. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in freezer. 1) Container of raw fish stored on floor in walk in freezer. chef elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar area. Employee washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven door. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Douce Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Douce Restaurant and Lounge on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Douce Restaurant and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “handle of flip top in cook line is missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Douce Restaurant and Lounge.
How does Douce Restaurant and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Douce Restaurant and Lounge most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miramar average of 78.
Has Douce Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Douce Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Douce Restaurant and Lounge 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 Douce Restaurant and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Douce Restaurant and Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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