Le Petit Poussin
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Le Petit Poussin has 10 inspections in the public record. Le Petit Poussin was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Deerfield Beach restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
86
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2025-06-24: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Spinach and Feta danish (70F), cream cheese danish (70F), and blueberry and cream cheese danish (71F) stored at front counter display under no temperature control. Foods were prepared at 6:30am per operator. Operator moved danishes to front display cooler, however they did not reach 41F or below in 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched personal cell phone and then engaged in food preparation and handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. Operator renewed license at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed on broken egg stored in tray at front counter reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator assisted customers at the register and donned new gloves then handled food utensils without handwashing. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New food employee hired less than 69 days, no proof of employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the basin of front counter hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine used at the triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewash area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons, spatulas, and whisks stored in container on reach in cooler at front counter not inverted or protected. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of glaze stored on the floor at front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed used foil pie pans stored at reach in cooler and used paper pie pans stored in container at front counter. Per operator they are washed and reused. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened box of plastic single use soufflé cups stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored next to hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket in storage area. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in Galanz reach-in cooler at the front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
17
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at the front counter.
22-08-4
95
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
86
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-22 Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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. Oppm. Ran machine 3 times.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Smoked salmon on menu. Owner added dots next to smoke salmon and consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Petit Poussin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Petit Poussin on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Petit Poussin?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Petit Poussin.
How does Le Petit Poussin compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Le Petit Poussin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Le Petit Poussin's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Le Petit Poussin have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Le Petit Poussin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Le Petit Poussin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Le Petit Poussin is inspected around three times per year on average.
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