GAYOU'S RESTAURANT
5734 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 786.975.9954
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019036827 | May 31, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | $400 |
| 1--2017049910 | Oct 17, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handsink at kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
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,
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef/pork stored above unwashed bell peppers inside reach in cooler in dry storage area. Operator removed unwashed bell peppers.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back cook line area. Operator restocked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located in back cook line area. Operator restocked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2024 posted.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in back prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed two buckets of chicken base on floor near food prep station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash sink located in back cook line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upon inspection observed floor tiles broken through kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked and broken floor tiles in back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in back storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked and broken floor tiles in back prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed four buckets of chicken soup base on floor near kitchen and back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry near mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wiping cloths at front counter not stored in chlorine sanitizer solution.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.