La Fourchette Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
39
Score
La Fourchette Restaurant, located at 8267 N Miami Ave in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 9, 2026, with a score of 39. This inspection identified four major and eleven minor violations, including food debris on equipment handles and an employee not wearing a hair restraint, which was corrected on-site. Historically, La Fourchette Restaurant has predominantly received medium-risk ratings across its fifteen recorded inspections.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table across oven. Employee removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust under preparation table in kitchen area. Manager covered shelves with aluminum foil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Employee provided hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food cooking oil container being stored on the floor next to frying station soiled. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small hole next to kitchen back door. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest next to dry storage rack. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food residue. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of the oven soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with food debris . **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind oven and frying station soiled with grease. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles at reach in cooler in kitchen area soiled with food residue. **Warning**
23-24-4
39
Nov 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Observed: Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-35-5
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of detergent inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On- Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint at cook line. Manager provided hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed toaster oven not working properly behind front counter. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food residue at center preparation table in kitchen area. Employee swept floor clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
58
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired manager certification Guy M. Dure, 5/8/20. Establishments under prior warning as of 9/11/25.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working, needs batteries, inside customer bathroom.
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food residue under handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired manager certification Guy M. Dure, 5/8/20. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed expired manager certification Guy M. Dure, 5/8/20. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red snapper (56F - Cold Holding); cooked cut chicken(61F - Cold Holding). As per manager from prior night. Manager discarded product during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed red snapper (56F - Cold Holding); cooked cut chicken(61F - Cold Holding). As per manager from prior night. Manager discarded product during inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub marks present behind oven and frying station. Also observed rub marks behind metal rack next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-18-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings under wooden pallet next to handwashing sink behind front counter. Also observed rodent droppings under metal rack across front door entrance, also observed rodent droppings behind cooking equipment . **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live mouse inside oven and one live mouse inside hole in the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flies flying in the air at kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty apron and continue food prep without washing hands, coached employees on proper hand washing , employee washed hands , put on clean gloves and continue working. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without handwashing. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand wash. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves before continuing food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired manager certification Guy M. Dure, 5/8/20. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee removed and clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 without CFM present. Manager arrived 45 minutes after starting inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed 2 unnecessary persons inside kitchen area. Manager escorted them out of building. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
43-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling in dry storage area on top white chest freezer. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food residue at kitchen area . **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on the wall behind oven, and under preparation table next to oven , also observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open during inspection, owner closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across preparation table. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed hole on screen at back door. **Warning**
36-60-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut cooked pork not covered at kitchen. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind frying station and oven. **Warning**
36-27-5
9
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
45
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler across oven not date marked , employee date marked during in **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed cook touch dirty apron and not wash hands. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-10-4
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean dishes on top handwashing sink. Employee removed and stored dishes properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at 3 compartment sink . **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
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 at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Observed hole in the ceiling on top front chest freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from oven. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed on reach in cooler across oven. **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4
29
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked beans located in the reach in cooler by the back door. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Observed for Sabine J, Farah B, as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on floor opposite 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: At the time of the inspection no proof of food managers certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. Observed for Sabine J, Farah B, Marie P as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed for Sabine J, Farah B, Marie P no proof of certification , at the time of the inspection.. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
74
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. Observed for Sabine J, Farah B, Marie P as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
61
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey stored with raw beef located in the chest freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey,beef stored with cooked pork located in the chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed attached hose for filling steam table. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed for Sabine J, Farah B, Marie P as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the establishment, approximately 75F running for more than 5 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-09-4
37
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cut veggies inside of 1 door cooler in kitchen area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in preparation table,as per employee food was there approximately 1 hour. Employee moved to reach in cooler during 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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towels. At the kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
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. Observed cooked pork and chicken not date marked. As per employee over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bananas stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area at the cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) in 3 compartment sink, employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units. Also hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
15
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the establishment at the time of the inspection, water temperature at approximately 80°F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the cookline. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at the hand wash sink by the front counter. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of ladle in contact with cooked chicken located in the the reach in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in the standing reach in cooler unwashed eggplants stored above pickles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cookline. **Warning**
36-27-5
58
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