Gabys Cafe

3168 Nw 28 St, Miami, FL 33142

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Gabys Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener attached to prep table in kitchen area.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout establishment.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork and beef not covered inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired October 1, 2025.

50-17-3

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jun 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the dry storage area.

36-37-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sign provided via email. The operator printed and displayed the sign. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed some to go plastic containers not inverted. The cook inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid eggs over cooked pork in the walk-in cooler. The owner moved the liquid eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the machine soiled.

16-21-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with different types of food on the walk-in freezer floor.

08B-38-4

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser with no label. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with debris, grease, or dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach, and degreaser with no label. Operator added label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled above walk in cooler door

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of complete seasoning on the floor in dry storage area across from walk in coolers. Operator moved item off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gabys Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gabys Cafe on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gabys Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gabys Cafe.

How does Gabys Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Gabys Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Gabys Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gabys Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gabys Cafe 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 Gabys Cafe inspected?

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

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