La Gourmandize Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, La Gourmandize Restaurant has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 16, 2025. 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.
“1) containers of oils stored on floor in kitchen” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miramar restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 Light shields missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Same- **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe of handwashing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Same- **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Same- **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shied damaged in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Same- **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 Shields missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Same- **Time Extended**
38-07-4
86
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 5 rodent droppings on floor next to Vegetable Cooler in back room away from kitchen. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetables Double doors reach in Cooler- ; Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetables Double doors reach in Cooler- ; Cooked Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live rodent present. 1 live rodent in glue trap under chest freezer in room across from kitchen. Employee removed and cleaned area. **Warning**
35A-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - 1) Containers of oils stored on floor in kitchen. 2) Bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shied damaged in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 Shields missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
37
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table-Cooked Turkey (95-100F - Hot Holding) Per cook food item in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield in kitchen damaged. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
86
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vegetables reach in- ; Cooked Chicken (62F - Cooling). Per Cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid of container. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in Premium Levella reach in cooler entrance of storage area next to kitchen. Cooler not in use. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.. 20 Rodent droppings under vegetables reach in cooler in storage room away from the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Vegetables reach in- ; Cooked Chicken (62F - Cooling). Per Cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid of container. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Manager removed during inspection. **Warning*. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles throughout establishment damaged. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.1 Light shield in kitchen damaged. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cases of soda stored on floor front counter. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
41
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen pork stored in standing water in kitchen. Manager stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
90
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Observed - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Same. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Same **Time Extended**
36-36-4
86
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Mar 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand washing sink in kitchen.
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of bean soups stored in chest freezer by storage entrance not covered. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of Turkey stored in triple sink in standing water. Employee stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area by exit door.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance front of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door by kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Clean knives stored between wall. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
45
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Gourmandize Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Gourmandize Restaurant on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Gourmandize Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “1) containers of oils stored on floor in kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Gourmandize Restaurant.
How does La Gourmandize Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
La Gourmandize Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 78.
Has La Gourmandize Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Gourmandize Restaurant 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 Gourmandize Restaurant 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 Gourmandize Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Gourmandize Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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