New Piment Bouk Restaurant

5961 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33137
African
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at New Piment Bouk Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 11 violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; New Piment Bouk Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of chest freezer rusted at prep area at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of chest freezer rusted at prep area at kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at ladies rooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at ladies rooms. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Observed spinach (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator segregated to discard. Observed inside Chest freezer: cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (60F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator segregated to discard. Observed inside Chest freezer: cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (60F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator added water. Retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of chest freezer rusted at prep area at kitchen. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over prep and storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at a room temperature Inside prep sink at kitchen. Employee placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed scoop broken inside chest freezer. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at ladies rooms. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
41
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee coming from outside no hand wash. Manager coached employee to wash hands properly.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at prep table.
08A-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey (123F - Hot Holding); cooked goat (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator less than 2 hours. Manager reheat product. Recheck cooked turkey (169F - Reheating); cooked goat (170F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee began to wash hands at prep sink. Manager coached employee to wash hands at hand sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at bathrooms. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in coolers door handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By storage and prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid from white chest freezer in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn container stored on floor by walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No sign at men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes.
21-30-4
25
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in freezer soiled with food debris across from 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's bathroom. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to handwashing sink. Manager labeled bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks and soiled with dark substance on dry storage area metal rack. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.observed no handwashing sign at men's bathroom. Provided handwashing sign via email to operator.
31B-04-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - Observed back screen door in poor repair.
35B-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top preparation table next to oven. Manager removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantain (122F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than two hours. Operator stored inside the steamer to be reheating to 165°. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathrooms.
31B-02-4
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. Observed Dashralina Legros hired less than 30 days.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at mop sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two walk in coolers in disrepair outside thermometer reach in 70° F.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler Plastic containers with sauce stored directly on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezers.
14-36-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed frozen chicken stored inside plastic container near cook line area. Operator stored inside reach in freezer. Observed cooked pork inside container near cook line solid Frozen. Operator stored inside reach in freezer.
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at bathroom.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with rice and beans stored next to walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
33
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cut lettuce 68 F and cooked pork 71 F stored on prep table at cook line. Recommended move items to walk-in cooler or place in ice bath.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled cleaning equipment then returned to work with food on cook line with no hand wash.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork, cooked chicken and various food in reach-in freezers.
02C-04-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Multiple chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bean and rice bins. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked pork and various food in chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
45
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to tartar sauce on shelf next to storage area reach-in freezer. Manager moved tartar sauce to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf in dry storage area next to reach-in freezer.
41-17-4
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. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef and fish in storage room reach-in freezer. Employee placed lid on items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at men's restroom hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sauce stored in walk-in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler. Manager discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer next to walk-in coolers.
14-36-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen prep sink. Manager had employee place beef under cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed mens bathroom door is not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed employee cleaning floor during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves throughout property soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of household raid stored in kitchen.
41-05-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler not working properly, as per employee does not keep cold enough. Observed establishment not using cooler and no food stored in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout property.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plantains stored on the floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several shelves throughout property soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Piment Bouk Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Piment Bouk Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Piment Bouk Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New Piment Bouk Restaurant.

How does New Piment Bouk Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

New Piment Bouk Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has New Piment Bouk Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Piment Bouk Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Piment Bouk Restaurant 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 New Piment Bouk Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Piment Bouk Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.