Petite Comite
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
17
Score
Petite Comite has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 17 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Petite Comite's 17 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at triple sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat above hummus in walk in cooler. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane stored above seasonings and gloves in storage area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magent soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored in hand sink at front counter. Bowl was removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager; Daniel. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter hand sink. **Warning**
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 no training for Youssef. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in storage area; AirPods and cigarettes stored on dry food rack. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front display cooler with cracked glass. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored above hand sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers above triple sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed throughout kitchen and ware wash. **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed all mops not in use; stored in buckets. **Warning**
42-01-4
17
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat cooler front counter; raw lamb kabobs (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken kabobs (55F - Cold Holding). As per employee prepared less than 4 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed raw lamb kabobs (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken kabobs (51F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee prepared today less than 4 hours. Employee put ice for rapid cooling. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a table with a rice cooker blocking hand sink at kitchen near cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed a table blocking hand sink at kitchen near cook line. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris. Observed floor with accumulation of food debris by cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in wall by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with cooking oil not labeled across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep area near grill area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
64
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license since 10-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat cooler front counter; raw lamb kabobs (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken kabobs (55F - Cold Holding). As per employee prepared less than 4 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cooking and went to storage back with same gloves and changing task no hand wash and not changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment added a prep table for prepping shawarmas near freezers no hand sink available back storage. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a table with a rice cooker blocking hand sink at kitchen near cook line. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added a prep table for prepping shawarmas near freezers no hand sink available back storage.Observed walk in cooler being added inside establishment back area storage. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Observed new employees hired less than 60 days Rakhila Rodriguez and Youcef Boudouali. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near cook line. Observed no soap at hand sink by ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water shut off at hand sink front counter. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with cooking oil not labeled across cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep area near grill area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris. Observed floor with accumulation of food debris by cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed six boxes of raw lamb stored on floor by storage. As per employee received the food today. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in wall by three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink front counter next to ice machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4
19
May 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
51-13-4
86
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Test 0ppm. Operator remade solution and test 200ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. No soap available at the only handwash sink in kitchen.
12A-20-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
47
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over whole lemon with stickers in reach-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of cooked onion 67 F stored on cook line. Operator moved into reach-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to dish machine. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil on floor at storage area. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine chlorine not prime, no ware washing at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
39
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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 low boy cooler on cook line not functioning, no food was stored in cooler at the time of inspection.
14-74-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Petite Comite last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Petite Comite on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Petite Comite?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Petite Comite.
How does Petite Comite compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Petite Comite most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Petite Comite's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Petite Comite have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Petite Comite 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 Petite Comite inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Petite Comite is inspected around two times per year on average.
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