Gayou's Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Gayou's Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 6, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited six times.
Gayou's Restaurant's latest score of 45 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handsink at kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook meat held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at kitchen,
08B-47-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen.
36-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upon inspection observed floor tiles broken through kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine sanitizer test kit for three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed no chlorine sanitizer test kit for three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked and broken floor tiles in back prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed several cracked and broken floor tiles in back prep area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed two non food grade bags used to store crabs inside reach in freezer in back prep area. **Warning**
14-31-5
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine sanitizer test kit for three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked and broken floor tiles in back prep area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed four buckets of chicken soup base on floor near kitchen and back storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry near mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wiping cloths at front counter not stored in chlorine sanitizer solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in back storage area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
41
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided the test strip. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the office area and at the bathroom . **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling at the back storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with oil stored on the floor. PIC removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the stove at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above cook chicken. Operator placed cooked chicken on top. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. Operator provided one. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior soiled of reach in freezer in the storage area .
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall-soiled right side of the stove.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from handler at the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling has a hole in the back storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the back area.
14-69-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gayou's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gayou's Restaurant on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gayou's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gayou's Restaurant.
How does Gayou's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gayou's Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gayou's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gayou's Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gayou's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gayou's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gayou's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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