CHEZ GASTON
4835 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL, 33140
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 50-17-3CriticalCorrected on site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license since 10/01. Operator paid the license immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above cooked chicken wings inside walk cooler. Person in charge inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12B-07-4RepeatCorrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup with coffee on prep table ( salad station ). Employee discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 40-06-5RepeatCorrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks next to clean plates on the top of the reach in cooler, salad prep area. Employee moved the backpacks to the lockers . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment gaskets in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at the salad cooler station by the back wall.
Basic
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles prep area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-20-4Corrected on site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved it immediately.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Cheftop oven with accumulation of old grease inside. The equipment hasn't been used today ( as per person in charge)
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed clarified butter 72F thawing at room temperature. Person in charge placed it in bath Marie. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cardboard boxes with cookies on walk in freezer floor. Person in charge moved the boxes to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.