GEM EATERY
1043 N SR 7, Margate FL 33063 · 954-971-7520
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-2024. Operator renewed during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025015370 | Jan 21, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee failed wash hands after cracking raw shell egg and continued preparing other items. Reviewed Procedures and employee washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has wash sink set up in middle compartment instead of first compartment. Employee drained sinks and set up in correct order.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in mini fridge in service area. Employee moved half and half and placed in in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Zip lock bag of frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Manager placed under cold running water.
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Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen is a soap sanitizer mix. Employee dumped and remade as sanitizer only.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen reading less than 50ppm chlorine due to being in soap sanitizer mixed together. Employee dumped bucket and remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Portioned powdered sugar and brown sugar on service dry shelving not labeled.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired DEC 1 2025. Operator renewed during inspection. License now current
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored on top of hand sink in kitchen. Operator moved
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in microwave. Operator cleaned
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in wait station not protected. Operator placed coffee filters on plastic wrap to protect.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Operator stored in sanitizer bucket
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength..Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade solution chlorine tested 100ppm
Jan 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-2024. Operator renewed during inspection
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
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator drained water to remove solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm
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.
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
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Oct 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
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.
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.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in feta cheese at fliptop unit in kitchen. Employee removed cup.
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.
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.
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.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.
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.
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.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed portions of raw pork and raw salmon stored in freezer above bread, pork and salmon were not commercially packaged. Manager rearranged for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (56F - Cold Holding) on cook line on ineffective ice bath, as per operator, item was on ice for approximately 2 hours. Manager discarded butter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray blocking hand washing sink in kitchen, employee removed.
Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap in squeeze bottle not labeled, employee labeled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour, manager removed scoop.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.Employee removed.
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.