La Gourmandize Restaurant

7108 Pembroke Rd, Miramar, FL 33023 · Permanent Food Service · License 1620953

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 83 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

No PROOF of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.Intermediate, repeat · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 17 routine inspection
3 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)
-17
Safety score83

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Aug172026

Routine inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No PROOF of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 17, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
- 3 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed multiple cold holding containers of products cooked 25-36 hours prior, with no date marks. Observed Fried Turkey, Bean Sauce, Legume, etc.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed buildup of mold like substance on both cook line cutting boards. One (1) was cleaned and sanitized during inspection. The other one is fastened to the countertop, which does not allow for routine cleaning and sanitation.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  Repeat violation
Basic5
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Door handle on glass door cooler in disrepair.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed in bottom of glass door cooler.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Throughout the kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  Observed buildup of dripping grease on hoods and walls over cooking area.
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  Observed 3 overhead fixtures in food preparation area, 2 no covers, 1 with a large hole on the cover.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug172026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up

Follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  No PROOF. I provided the person in charge with highly detailed explanation of how to navigate the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association website for all training. 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  At the first visit
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  At the first visit
  Throughout the kitchen.
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  3 overhead light fixtures. 2 no covering, 1 with large hole in cover.
  At the first visit
  In the kitchen, multiple lights.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.