Chez Gaston

9601 E Bay Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154

French

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Chez Gaston stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Bay Harbor Islands average 76, so Chez Gaston is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with deep cuts.

14-09-4

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as a dump sink.

31A-11-4

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. Operator was provided form via email. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine in kitchen with black mold-like substance. Employee cleaned ice machine at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided choking poster via email. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for customer self service not wrapped.

08B-15-4

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. Procedure was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. It was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of some debris inside reach in cooler located next to the hand sink in the kitchen.

22-16-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chez Gaston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chez Gaston on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chez Gaston?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chez Gaston.

How does Chez Gaston compare to other restaurants in Bay Harbor Islands?

Chez Gaston most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bay Harbor Islands average of 76.

Has Chez Gaston's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chez Gaston have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chez Gaston means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chez Gaston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chez Gaston is inspected around two times per year on average.

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