Gai
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Gai has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Oakland Park restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Cookline reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
86
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ware washing area hand washing sink; large amount of food particles in sink as evidence sink is used as a dump sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Ware washing area hand washing sink. -Cookline handwashing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Ware washing area hand washing sink. -Cookline handwashing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bread crumbs. Reviewed proper storage, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Walk in cooler; vegetable soup, operators began date marking. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Cookline plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk flour, operators removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Cookline right reach in cooler.
29-49-6
70
Mar 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over pork belly in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed marinara dated 07/22 in flip top cooler on cook line. See stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed marinara dated 07/22 in flip top cooler on cook line.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic sanitizer andsubstance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explained to operator the procedure in date marking tags with last date served.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil on floors next to freezer chest.
08B-38-4
45
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Dec 2, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth.- fresh peeled garlic in reach in cooler at cook line;See stop sale.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present- 3 cans @51 oz on the dry food rack in the back of the kitchen; See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over clam chowder at reach in cooler at cook line; Operator reversed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed Big 6 and Emailed poster ; **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris at the prep table in the back of the kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Clam chowder cooked yesterday morning missing date mark; operator stored properly; **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled- sanitizer bottle no label ; Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors throughout the dinning room soiled/sticky
36-10-4
Basic - Plastic container used to dispense panko; Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over clam chowder soup in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Case of oil and piece of salmon stored on floor at the back of the kitchen and walk-in freezer Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gai on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gai?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gai.
How does Gai compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Gai most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Gai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gai have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gai 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 Gai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gai is inspected around three times per year on average.
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