CHEZ GASTON
4835 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-49-4High 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-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed all displayed food at the buffet area without any protection to prevent contamination.
12A-10-4High 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.
22-45-4High 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-05-6High 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-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Intermediate 4
11-26-1Intermediate – 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-05-4Intermediate – 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**
16-43-4Intermediate – 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
27-16-4Intermediate – 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 .
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – 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**
24-27-4Basic – 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.
24-07-4Basic – 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-07-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle for reach in cooler used for desserts.
21-04-4Basic – 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**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gastes coffee station.
24-11-4Basic – Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.