The Gem Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
64
Score
The Gem Eatery has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited three times.
The Gem Eatery's latest score of 64 falls below the Margate average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-2024. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator drained water to remove solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual butters (67F - Cold Holding). Observed items overfilled in container with shallow ice. Per operator items were in ice for less than four hours. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 food borne illnesses with operator. Provided hand out.
11-07-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on kitchen counter with sellable food. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
52
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anthony DePaul expired 5-20-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed at callback inspection. Food manager certification expired. Anthony DePaul. Expired 5/20/2024 **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in contact with flour in both bulk container in prep area. Manager removed scoop handles from flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed at callback same. **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam to go boxes not inverted on shelf in prep area. Manager inverted to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
25-06-4
82
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Traulsen reach in cooler, carton of raw shell eggs on top shell above multiple prepared food items. Manager moved carton to bottom of cooler with flats of raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath at cook line, not completely submerged in ice, fresh roasted garlic oil (46F - Cold Holding). Per manager, not prepared or portioned today and in ice bath since 8:00am. Manager moved to oil to submerge better in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anthony DePaul expired 5-20-2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam to go boxes not inverted on shelf in prep area. Manager inverted to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water squeeze bottles of water and oil at cook line not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in contact with flour in both bulk container in prep area. Manager removed scoop handles from flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in feta cheese at fliptop unit in kitchen. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
55
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Bulletin printed and provided to be posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch and plastic band bracelet. Employee removed both. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. One scoop handle in contact with flour in bulk container at front service area. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water on shelf above prep table not labeled.
02D-01-5
74
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink exceed 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. A poster has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed mixer with product stored next to hand wash sink. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed case with tomatoes stored on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and various spices removed from the original containers not identified by common names.
02D-01-5
67
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Gem Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Gem Eatery on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Gem Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Gem Eatery.
How does The Gem Eatery compare to other restaurants in Margate?
The Gem Eatery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has The Gem Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gem Eatery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Gem Eatery 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 The Gem Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Gem Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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