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GEKKO

801 S MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33130

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats249
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335888
Grade history
JUL 24
SEP 24
APR 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Chef printed and posted during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container inside flour bin. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gasket in disrepair across wok area.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in oven door handle. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gasket in disrepair across wok area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Observed RIC gasket in disrepair across wok area. Time Extended
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 151).
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS blocked by tray of utensils at ware washing area. Tray was removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP being conducted of beef and chicken. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle at salad station used for scooping. Bowls were removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at plastic container on shelf next to DM.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gasket in disrepair across wok area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Continental RIF.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with the last served date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed high temperature dishwasher no measuring device.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside corn starch container at preparation area.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing at preparation area.
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers at shelf by dishwasher machine.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at (93F - Hot Holding). Chef turn heat to a higher temperature.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by preparation area.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Expired quaternary chemical test kit on 03-01-2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside of cook line hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside flour container.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled by back exit door.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers at shelf by dishwasher area.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor next to the cook line handwashing sink.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed shovel stored on floor by cook line hand washing sink.
Basic/10-14-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of rice container with heavy accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at shelf by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on kitchen handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Chef printed and posted during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Chef printed and signed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry rice container.
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooked rice stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Basic/10-14-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Basic/25-27-4

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.