La Nouvelle Boulangerie
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2022, La Nouvelle Boulangerie has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average is 57, putting La Nouvelle Boulangerie squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris under prep,table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed caramel croissants at front counter without a written plan. The manager was able to find the written plan for time as a public health control during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food at triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area, not separate from ready to eat products .
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic containers at warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler handle at cook line torn and in poor repair. Observed gasket at triple door reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster missing lid at dumpster area.
33-15-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Emailed manager choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table at kitchen area not in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
58
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocking kitchen handwash sink. Manager moved trash can during inspection., **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cappuccino carafe stored under paper towels, exposed to dripping hands. Carafe moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
78
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
82
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment holds cheese bread and ham and cheese rolls under time. No written procedures available. Provided written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle stored in chicken salad touching food.
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in some parts of kitchen area.
36-27-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Nouvelle Boulangerie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Nouvelle Boulangerie on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Nouvelle Boulangerie?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Nouvelle Boulangerie.
How does La Nouvelle Boulangerie compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
La Nouvelle Boulangerie most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is about the same as the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has La Nouvelle Boulangerie's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Nouvelle Boulangerie have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Nouvelle Boulangerie 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 Nouvelle Boulangerie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Nouvelle Boulangerie is inspected around three times per year on average.
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