La Provence Boulangerie

433 W 41 St, Miami Beach, FL 33140

French

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2024

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, La Provence Boulangerie has five inspections in the public record. La Provence Boulangerie was last inspected on Jul 8, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet when prepping food.

13-07-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open coffee cup on prep table. Owner moved the cup. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Owner placed it in the correct position with wet mop inverted . **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on kitchen counter .

21-12-4

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink. Owner restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine located at the front.

22-20-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 66 F left at room temperature at the front area. As per owner for around 2 hours. Employee added ice to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer inside ice water for 1 minute and the gauge didn't moved.

05-06-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink holding dirty utensils. Owner moved them.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser at the front not working properly.

31B-05-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath exit door.

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water 79 F . Water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of some mold like on walk in cooler gaskets.

23-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath the 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Provence Boulangerie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Provence Boulangerie on file is from Jul 8, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Provence Boulangerie?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Provence Boulangerie.

How does La Provence Boulangerie compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

La Provence Boulangerie most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has La Provence Boulangerie's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Provence Boulangerie have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Provence Boulangerie 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 La Provence Boulangerie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Provence Boulangerie is inspected around three times per year on average.

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