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THE GEM EATERY

1043 N SR 7 · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3473002
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783999
DBPR license1619161

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Traulsen reach in cooler, carton of raw shell eggs on top shell above multiple prepared food items. Manager moved carton to bottom of cooler with flats of raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath at cook line, not completely submerged in ice, fresh roasted garlic oil (46F – Cold Holding). Per manager, not prepared or portioned today and in ice bath since 8:00am. Manager moved to oil to submerge better in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anthony DePaul expired 5-20-2024 **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in feta cheese at fliptop unit in kitchen. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in contact with flour in both bulk container in prep area. Manager removed scoop handles from flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam to go boxes not inverted on shelf in prep area. Manager inverted to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water squeeze bottles of water and oil at cook line not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.