Le Zoo
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Le Zoo, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Le Zoo's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash station near ice machines and at coffee station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf near dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at coffee station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in produce walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in produce walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in produce walk in cooler with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at cook line not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
67
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
May 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula inside hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee removed spatula from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal cellular phone stored on top of prep table in pastry/bakery area. Manager removed cellular phone off of prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with the ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at raw bar in water of 72 F. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside kitchen is soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing from sink near walk in cooler number 1.
31B-04-4
67
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, and hand sink at the coffee station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by triple sink, Items stored inside. Advised chef, he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket At coffee station and bar area
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like on the wall by dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under the shelves at coffee station.
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container with lobster shells on the floor inside walk in freezer. Advised chef, he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauges inaccurate.
16-38-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven by cooking line.
22-08-4
47
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Zoo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Zoo on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Zoo?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Zoo.
How does Le Zoo compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?
Le Zoo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bal Harbour average of 77.
Has Le Zoo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Le Zoo have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Le Zoo 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 Le Zoo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Le Zoo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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