Therese Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
74
Score
Therese Cuisine has been inspected 11 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Therese Cuisine's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
74
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork frozen held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: On 8/18/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork frozen held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended* **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. No grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: On 8/18/2025 at the time of the callback inspection as per operator his new grease trap had the receptacle under ground. **Time Extended**
33-20-4
86
Aug 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the shelf where single service items are stored. In kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall by triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the shelf where single service items are stored. In kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall by triple sink. **Warning* On 8/16/2025 at the time of the callback inspection observed 5 live roaches in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink by triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork frozen held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches under register table. In kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. No grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
50
Aug 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the shelf where single service items are stored. In kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall by triple sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink by triple sink. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork frozen held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches under register table. In kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. No grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under mop sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
50
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 4/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: On 6/6/2025 at the time of the callback inspection 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 4/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 4/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: On 6/6/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 4/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 4/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 4/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 4/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk behind cooking equipments grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: On 4/02/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk behind cooking equipments grease. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies in it. PIC removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was removed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk behind cooking equipments grease. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on preparation table. **Warning**
40-06-5
45
Jul 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Oct 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta : goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in freezer.
02C-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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Therese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Therese Cuisine on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Therese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Therese Cuisine.
How does Therese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Therese Cuisine most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Therese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Therese Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Therese Cuisine 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 Therese Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Therese Cuisine is inspected around six times per year on average.
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