LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN
3425 MAIN HWY · COCONUT GROVE · Dade County · FL 33133
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at downstairs front counter. Advised operator to only utilize upstairs dishwasher and three compartment sink until technician fixes the problem.
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries at front counter display case with no overhead protection.
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe their hands on soiled apron and began plating food without washing hands. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepare to-go salad with no gloves. Coached employee on proper handwashing and glove procedures.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of half and half and butter in reach in cooler drawer in bakery area.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed whipped cream with date marking 03/27. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee create food label then use personal phone then proceeded to plate dish without changing gloves or proper handwashing. Coached employee on proper handwashing and glove procedures.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pool eggs (70F – Cold Holding); egg whites (64F – Cold Holding) in prep table reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator for over four hours. Operator discarded products. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for cream cheese danish held at front counter display case. Provided operator with form.
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of almond flour in dry storage area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dishwasher area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above front counter display case.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage cup stored on prep table in bakery area.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eaten pastry on front counter next to coffee machine.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no beard guard.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in container of flour in dry storage area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 71F on prep table across from cook line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on drying rack in dishwasher area. Operator began removing labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table next to cook line.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator added sanitizer. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm);
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.