Call Me Gaby
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Call Me Gaby has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ceiling tile missing” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Call Me Gaby trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wiping cloth over clams container inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by salad station area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line and salad station. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed wiping cloth over clams container inside WIC.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding) inside RIC filled over the top of container, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit on 05-2025 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef inside WIC with no date marked as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by salad station area. Observed bottles of water on floor inside WIC.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line and salad station.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
37
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler by dessert area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
90
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with Potatoes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by exit door.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled through the kitchen.
36-34-5
90
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not sanitizing, 3 compartment sink was set up.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and meatballs held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee drain dirty water in handsink next to preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at both handsink at kitchen. Employee replenished it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing by kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets throughout reach in coolers in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in second floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
47
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed expired food manager certification for Denis Javier Velasquez, completed 1/31/2019 and expired on 1/31/2024 by ServSafe. No other food manager certification provided at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor at warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license displayed on wall at kitchen area, dated October 1, 2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on floor at dry storage area, located upstairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units located across from kitchen cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at upstairs bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of branzino/raw fish stored over a container of basil, inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed zucchini sauce w/ cheese (54F - Cooling); clam meat (49F - Cold Holding); crema (50F - Cold Holding); bolognese sauce (49F - Cold Holding) located at prep cooler across from kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to Chef to submerge food containers on ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided in employee restroom located at kitchen area. Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at salad prep station. Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at upstairs bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Establishment not maintaining clam and mussel tags in chronological order due to last date served not written on tags. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh clams and mussels and tags not not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed containers of clams and mussels received fresh, stored in walk in cooler with tags removed, prior to container being emptied. Discussed with Chef proper tag maintenance and storage of fresh clams and mussels received within restaurant establishment. **Warning**
01C-10-4
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/. Observed expired food manager certification for Denis Javier Velasquez, completed 1/31/2019 and expired on 1/31/2024 by ServSafe. No other food manager certification provided at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel provided in employee restroom located at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor at warewashing area. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license displayed on wall at kitchen area, dated October 1, 2022. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on floor at dry storage area, located upstairs. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and handwash sink behind bar counter. Employee removed knife. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water between 109F-111F located throughout kitchen prep counters. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of flour and cornmeal not labeled, located near pizza prep station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units located across from kitchen cookline. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at upstairs bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
25
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wine bottles stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed at bar.
08B-56-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at salad preparation area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed Food Manager unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Discussed minimum cooking temperature and provided Temperatures handout. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris behind storage rack at ware washing area.
36-27-5
55
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over sausage at reach in cooler at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed raw chicken stored over sausage at reach in cooler at preparation area. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding) at pizza station. As per employee, less than 4 hours. Advised employee to submerge containers in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed marinara at 48F; mozzarella 53F all cold holding at room temperature at pizza station. As per employee for less than 30 minutes. Advised employee to submerge containers in ice or place inside reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at mens bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed no hot water available when valve is open at mens bathroom. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of oranges stored inside hand sink at bar. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed container of oranges stored inside hand sink at bar. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge Janna Marin, no proof of Manager Certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed person in charge, Cecelia Burcea employed more than 30 days no proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of marinara sauce at walk in cooler not date marked. As per chef, item was prepared on the previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed container of marinara sauce at walk in cooler not date marked. As per chef, item was prepared on the previous day. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F. Employee removed water and took items to wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed utensils in standing water at 76F. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located at bar area. **Time Extended**
25-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed cloth. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Call Me Gaby last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Call Me Gaby on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Call Me Gaby?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Call Me Gaby.
How does Call Me Gaby compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Call Me Gaby most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Call Me Gaby's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Call Me Gaby have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Call Me Gaby means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Call Me Gaby inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Call Me Gaby is inspected around three times per year on average.
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