La Croquantine De Matthieu
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
58
Score
La Croquantine De Matthieu appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
La Croquantine De Matthieu's latest score of 58 falls below the Doral average of 73. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen area pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding), employee placed container of pooled eggs in an ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 operator unable to provide proof any training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler slice cheese and ham missing service date, as per operator made the day prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees at front counter engaging in food preparation while wearing bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at dry storage to go boxes stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
58
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by reaching freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature over oven in kitchen. Employee stored chicken inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled in coffee station. Also, observed spray bottle with liquid egg unlabeled inside Walk in cooler. Operator labeled container and bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Jun 19, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touching raw beef and after touching cut lettuce without changing gloves and washing hands properly. Employee and operator were trained how to properly proceed with gloves and properly washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over water used to prepare bread dough. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (49 F - Cold Holding); cut ham (55 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Also, Observed butter (52 F - Cold Holding); milk (49 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of coffee machine in kitchen. As per Operator both products have been in and out for less than 3 hours. Operator placed products inside Walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of coffee machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam containers not inverted on shelf in kitchen. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cocoa powder unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over shredded cheese in Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed by dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water inside kitchen. Operator placed fish inside Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour container unlabeled in bread prep station. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by bread prep station.
29-49-6
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator changes bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pastry cream inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and handle shredded cheese without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of coffee machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed tiny spoons faces up at front counter. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
50
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and handling clean dishes inside kitchen without hand washing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed by coffee station. Employee stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks faces up inside kitchen. Employee stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers not labeled inside kitchen. Employee labeled them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled mixer head in back kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse by prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water container used to prep bread on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 80° F inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of coffee station inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside white reach in freezer inside kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks faces up by coffee machine. Employee stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee machine. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Croquantine De Matthieu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Croquantine De Matthieu on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Croquantine De Matthieu?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Croquantine De Matthieu.
How does La Croquantine De Matthieu compare to other restaurants in Doral?
La Croquantine De Matthieu most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has La Croquantine De Matthieu's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Croquantine De Matthieu have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Croquantine De Matthieu means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Croquantine De Matthieu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Croquantine De Matthieu is inspected around three times per year on average.
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