Aventura, Miami-Dade County

RENDEZVOUS BAKERY

17851 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura, FL 33160

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 Intermediate
Jan 5, 2026
City
Aventura
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 24280423

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.

31B-03-4

Detail 24280428

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.

01C-01-4

Detail 24280427

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell mussels. Chef added tags back.

16-21-4

Detail 24280425

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-05-4

Detail 24280424

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

14-11-5

Detail 24280426

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24280422

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24280429

Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24015170

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 24015174

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 24015171

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 5 employees present and engaging in food preparation but only 2 training certificates were provided by Florida Branch- International Food Service Executive Association. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 24015168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense oatmeal. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense oatmeal. Warning Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 24015173

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 24015172

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 24015169

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Admin Complaint

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 23850899

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23850908

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23850901

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a metal pan in handwashing in front of area. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23850902

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23850909

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 5 employees present and engaging in food preparation but only 2 training certificates were provided by Florida Branch- International Food Service Executive Association. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23850897

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense oatmeal. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23850900

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23850907

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 23850906

Basic - Food storage container cracked and broken. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23850896

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of eggs on floor in walk in cooler, and cases of oil on floor in bakery area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23850905

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23850903

Basic - In-use tongs and scoop stored on stove door handle between uses. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23850898

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23850904

Basic - Wall behind dishwasher soiled with accumulated black buildup. Warning

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 23449432

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed crepes being stored in thank you bags.

24-05-4

Detail 23449436

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

14-38-4

Detail 23449437

Basic - Food storage container cracked and broken.

08B-38-4

Detail 23449434

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges on floor in walk in cooler and cases of oil on floor in bakery area.

14-69-4

Detail 23449433

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

08B-39-4

Detail 23449438

Basic - Observed oranges not washed prior to being juiced.

06-01-5

Detail 23449435

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef patties thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. Chef moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-05-4

Detail 22960012

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

08B-38-4

Detail 22960010

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread on floor in walk in freezer and case of oil on floor in prep area.

14-69-4

Detail 22960011

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-05-4

Detail 22577332

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

08B-38-4

Detail 22577330

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in walk in cooler and several cases of bread being stored on floor in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 22577331

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22577333

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of portion cups and napkins being stored on floor in bakery area.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 8Basic: 7Total: 15

01C-02-4

Detail 22193385

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining mussel tags for 90 days.

31A-09-4

Detail 22193389

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan of portion cups being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Detail 22193381

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink in coffee station as a dump sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 22193388

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 present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present.

31B-02-4

Detail 22193387

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in coffee station.

11-26-1

Detail 22193391

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22193390

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in coffee station.

53B-10-4

Detail 22193392

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

14-01-5

Detail 22193382

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of oatmeal.

24-05-4

Detail 22193379

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

12B-07-4

Detail 22193383

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink being stored on prep table in kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 22193386

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 22193380

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in bakery area and various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 22193384

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 22193378

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 88°F and located next to stove.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 21843220

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 21843216

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in walk in cooler.

53B-10-4

Detail 21843218

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

36-34-5

Detail 21843215

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.

24-05-4

Detail 21843212

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

08B-38-4

Detail 21843217

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases oil being and seasonings being stored on floor in bakery area and cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 21843213

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

38-07-4

Detail 21843214

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in bakery area.

25-05-4

Detail 21843219

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in bakery area behind oven.

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

09-01-4

Detail 21255257

High 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 plating salad with no gloves on. Employee touched lettuce with bare hands. Coached employee and he discarded washed hands and put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 21255252

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags located in walk in freezer.

08A-20-5

Detail 21255245

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in walk in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 21255248

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of 2oz cups being stored in hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 21255258

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink next to coffee machine as dump sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 21255253

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 about 6 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified manager.

05-08-4

Detail 21255251

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

24-05-4

Detail 21255256

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

40-06-5

Detail 21255250

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone being stored on top of prep table.

08B-38-4

Detail 21255249

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes and cases of water being stored on floor in walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 21255247

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 21255246

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 112°F and located on grill.

38-07-4

Detail 21255255

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in bakery area.

29-49-6

Detail 21255254

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located next to stove.

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 20952782

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored in thank you bags. Located in walk in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 20952776

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning wiping cloths in hand washing sink. Advised manager and he coached employee. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 20952785

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 about 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager.

31B-02-4

Detail 20952774

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bakery area.

41-04-4

Detail 20952779

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed 2 cycle oil being stored on paper towel dispenser in bakery area.

22-20-5

Detail 20952772

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-05-4

Detail 20952781

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

21-05-5

Detail 20952775

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths lining a pan of cooked bacon.

08B-38-4

Detail 20952784

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of potatoes being stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20952786

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 20952783

Basic - In-use tongs and scoop stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on oven door.

10-07-4

Detail 20952773

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 79°F and located on flat grill.

23-03-4

Detail 20952777

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris and hood system soiled with accumulated grease buildup.

36-27-5

Detail 20952780

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher and 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated food debris.

21-12-4

Detail 20952778

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep tables throughout establishment.

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 20461328

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in thank you bags throughout kitchen area.

14-01-5

Detail 20461330

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of oats. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20461327

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of potatoes on floor in walk in cooler and cases of oil on floor in bakery area.

14-69-4

Detail 20461329

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

36-27-5

Detail 20461331

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher soiled with black debris.