Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle

1440 Nw N River Dr 184, Miami, FL 33125

French

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manger placed gloves without washing hands first.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.

50-17-3

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.

25-06-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near walk in cooler.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwich with no hairnet on.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with tomato soup and prosciutto not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over heavy cream.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Kitchen next to ice machine. Operator removed during inspection.

31A-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass bottle and towel inside hand wash sink near ice machine. Operator removed during inspection.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen next to ice machine. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket located kitchen near ice machine.

24-05-4

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

51-16-7

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at back hand wash sink.

31B-04-4

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese croissant (73F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator, product has been there for about two hours. Explained to operator proper procedures and provided Time as Temperature Control Form.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed ham and cheese croissant (73F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator, product has been there for about two hours. Explained to operator proper procedures and provided Time as Temperature Control Form. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-02-5

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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ficelle Boulangerie and Patisserie / Le Bistro by Ficelle is inspected around three times per year on average.

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