Gar Sing Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
58
Score
Gar Sing Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Apr 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers doors handles with heavy soiled l
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of the three compartments sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment exterior soiled. Observed exterior of blender, toaster oven with heavy soiled.
23-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under prep table soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open bottle of water inside of the kitchen prep cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service spoons stored in a dirty shelf in front of the fryers
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer, walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates, bowls stored in a dir shelf.
24-06-4
58
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a used water bottle and a cup with a straw stored inside the flip-top reach-in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed one missing tile by the preparation area.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of sweet and sour sauce with mold like substance at walk in cooler.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (55F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, less than 30 minutes. Manager placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top and bottom interior of preparation cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris. Manager began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rice cooker handle and reach in cooler handles soiled at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris near oven at at dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cornstarch containers at dry storage area soiled. Observed exterior of sauce containers soiled at walk in cooler. Manager removed debris during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag with produce inside at walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over produce at walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washing hands inside 3 compartment sink. Coached employee the correct procedures.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled at cook line. Observed walk in freezer and walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soup at walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in cooler soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of preparation table.
40-06-5
43
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over ready to eat moved to other area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
61
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed chicken wings stored in a soiled container.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags used to store foods in the walk in cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in walk in freezer
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom rack of prep table in front of three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no hand bowl with no handle used to dispense sauce. Operator removed the bowl from container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Just above three compartment sink
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on counter next to reach in cooler wok area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation and not wearing a hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven toaster soiled with food debris above prep table.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in up right coolers and reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in use not labeled at bottom of reach in cooler in front of wok station.
02D-01-5
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Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gar Sing Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gar Sing Restaurant on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gar Sing Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gar Sing Restaurant.
How does Gar Sing Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gar Sing Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gar Sing Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gar Sing Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gar Sing Restaurant 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 Gar Sing Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gar Sing Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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