Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands
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9601 E Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154Chez Gaston, a 18-seat permanent food service establishment in Bay Harbor Islands, has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection across 14 inspections since 2021, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Handwashing violations were cited in 5 inspections, including intermediate-level handwashing procedures violations in February 2022, September 2021, and June 2022. Employee health policy violations appeared in two inspections: January 2023 and February 2022. Consumer advisory violations were cited in seven inspections between February 2022 and September 2025. A Warning was issued following the February 4, 2022 inspection, which documented eight violations including employee health reporting, improper cooking temperatures, and time as a control measure; that inspection also prompted a same-day callback that resulted in compliance. The most recent inspection on September 4, 2025 identified six violations, all basic-level food contact surface and consumer advisory findings, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands last inspected?
- Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands are: Handwashing procedures, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands had?
- Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands find?
- Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands was most recently inspected on September 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands ever been shut down?
- No, Chez Gaston in Bay Harbor Islands has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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