Bay Harbor Islands, Miami-Dade County

CHEZ GASTON

9601 E BAY HARBOR DR, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Sep 4, 2025
City
Bay Harbor Islands
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24009381

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24009382

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with deep cuts.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23153728

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. Operator was provided form via email. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23153727

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as a dump sink.

22-20-5

Detail 23153725

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in kitchen with black mold-like substance. Employee cleaned ice machine at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23153726

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided choking poster via email. Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22446645

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. Procedure was provided. Corrective Action Taken

08B-15-4

Detail 22446644

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for customer self service not wrapped.

50-09-4

Detail 22446643

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

51-13-4

Detail 22446642

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. It was provided. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 22446641

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of some debris inside reach in cooler located next to the hand sink in the kitchen.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 21726530

High 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)

31B-02-4

Detail 21726532

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21726531

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cereal containers not labeled with common name.

Jun 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 21146463

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: No chlorine test strips using chlorine as sanitizer. Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21146462

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Observed probe thermometer not at the required temperature range. Time Extended

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20838137

High 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 chlorine concentration 0 ppm.

16-37-1

Detail 20838142

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 20838138

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.

05-08-4

Detail 20838136

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

03F-10-5

Detail 20838143

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form and completed. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20838141

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 Jean Fritz in kitchen area.

02B-02-5

Detail 20838139

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment serves eggs any style. Provided Consumer Advisory and posted. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20838140

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table.operator moved to sanitizing bucket

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

05-08-4

Detail 20836713

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

Sep 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 20551835

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 20551834

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time Extended

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 20429074

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shell eggs over butter in reach in cooler. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 20429073

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed health policy with employee in charge and provided Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses poster. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 20429080

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20429079

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

05-08-4

Detail 20429076

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available.

53B-01-5

Detail 20429075

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.

02B-02-5

Detail 20429077

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed fried eggs any style in the menu.

35B-02-4

Detail 20429078

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in kitchen area over preparation table.