Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier
88720 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070
Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier has recorded 10 inspections and 28 violations since August 2022, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 7 of the 10 inspections, with improper cooking temperatures cited in 4 separate inspections, hand-washing violations in 4 inspections, and consumer advisory failures in 3 inspections. Employee health policy violations were documented in 2 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. All recent inspections have been completed with no further action required, including the most recent routine food inspection on April 3, 2026, which found 4 violations including two cooking temperature citations and two consumer advisory failures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: April 3, 2026
Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier last inspected?
- Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier are: Consumer advisory, Food in good condition, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier had?
- Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier find?
- Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier ever been shut down?
- No, Gardenia's Bistro in Tavernier has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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