CHEZ GASTON
4835 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet used to open hot running water to the hand sink in the front line in disrepair.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and started working without wash his hands. Employee was coached about the correct action and washed his hands, Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarded the ice in the hand sink. Employee was coached about the issue. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quart test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when prepping food.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water , water temperature was 83 F.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink ( pool bar) .
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from hand sink faucet ( dessert station )
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing properly with chlorine sanitizer concentration 0 ppm. The machine was adjusted to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. The machine was adjusted to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce at 118 F at the cook line ( for less than 4 hrs as per person in charge ). Marinara sauce was reheated to 170 F. Corrected On-Site
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at the front area used as a dump sink. Employee was explained about the use of the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeling was conducted and no plans were submitted. Please, add all the bar locations where customers order food . - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed application was submitted and it is in process . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed operator received deficiency letter dated on 6/5 and then submitted the corrections on 6/26/2024 for approval. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeling was conducted and no plans were submitted. Please, add all the bar locations where customers order food . - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed application was submitted and it is in process . **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta at 47 F and feta cheese at 49 F inside reach in cooler ( less than 4 hrs ) . Employee moved them to reach in freezer to cool down faster . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-01-4:Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. As evidence of sanitizer only at the hand sink located at the front bar . Station was restocked with soap and employee washed her hands . Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken wings at 101 F left at room temperature to cool down. As per employee for about 1 hr. Chicken wings were moved to walk-in cooler immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pots and pans blocking the hand sink located at the Warewashing area . Employee moved the pots and pans immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodeling was conducted and no plans were submitted. Please, add all the bar locations where customers order food .
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the front bar. Soap was restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spoons/ tongs and utensils at the buffet exposed to contamination without any sneeze guard. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed Sneeze guards were ordered , but establishment is waiting for delivery . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spoons/ tongs and utensils at the buffet exposed to contamination without any sneeze guard. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed Sneeze guards were ordered , but establishment is waiting for delivery . **Time Extended**
- 24-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed all displayed food at the buffet area without any protection to prevent contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed displayed food exposed to cross contamination: observed blueberries , fruit salad with cut melons ( cantaloupe, honeydew melons, ham, smoked salmon, cheese) . Display order was placed ,but waiting for delivery. **Time Extended**
- 08B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed sneezed guards orders were placed , but still waiting for the delivery. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at one of the sink located at the bar/ buffet front area . - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 oz plastic cup without handle use to serve feta cheese. Plastic container was discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates, trays, pots and pans stored next to the hand sinks without splash guards.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spoons/ tongs and utensils at the buffet exposed to contamination without any sneeze guard.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee water cup on prep table next to container with lemons. Beverage container was discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack on the top of the prep area. Employee moved it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle for reach in cooler used for desserts.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet/ dry wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting boards at the prep area. Employee removed all the towels. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gastes coffee station.
- 24-11-4:Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration 0 ppm at the dishmachine.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed all displayed food at the buffet area without any protection to prevent contamination.
- 12A-10-4: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 touching his hair and continue working with clean utensils without handwashing.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above Pomodoro sauce in the walk in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
- 11-26-1: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. Missing proof for some employees.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper dispenser unable to dispense paper ( hand sink located in between prep and salad station. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at one of the sink located at the bar/ buffet front area .
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2023 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
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Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
(39 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025