Gardenia's Bistro

88720 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Gardenia's Bistro stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Gardenia's Bistro's latest score of 67 falls below the Tavernier average of 71. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. chlorine tank was changed and machine was primed , technician was called to service machine. Chlorine at approximately 20 ppm . **Corrective Action Taken**

22-45-4

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. 0 ppm chlorine chlorine tank was changed and machine was primed , technician was called to service machine. Chlorine at approximately 20 ppm . **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw Shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

08A-05-6

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of ziplock bags .

25-32-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gardenia's Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gardenia's Bistro on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gardenia's Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gardenia's Bistro.

How does Gardenia's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Tavernier?

Gardenia's Bistro most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavernier average of 71.

Has Gardenia's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gardenia's Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gardenia's Bistro 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 Gardenia's Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gardenia's Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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