Miami, Miami-Dade County

GAYOU'S RESTAURANT

5734 NW 2 AVE, Miami, FL 33127

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
5 Intermediate
Oct 6, 2025
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

31A-11-4

Detail 24090194

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handsink at kitchen.

16-37-1

Detail 24090198

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24090201

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 24090197

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 24090202

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.

50-09-4

Detail 24090195

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 24090203

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 24090200

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 24090199

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,

36-02-5

Detail 24090204

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24090196

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Sep 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 24021148

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

36-06-4

Detail 24021147

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 24021150

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24021152

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line.

36-02-5

Detail 24021151

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 24021149

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 23575476

High Priority - 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.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23575472

Intermediate - 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.

31B-02-4

Detail 23575475

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23575478

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located in back cook line area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23575474

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2024 posted.

51-09-4

Detail 23575477

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.

36-17-5

Detail 23575480

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in back prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23575473

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two buckets of chicken base on floor near food prep station.

31B-04-4

Detail 23575471

Basic - 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.

23-03-4

Detail 23575479

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 22843010

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upon inspection observed floor tiles broken through kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 22843011

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22429431

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

14-09-4

Detail 22429429

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

36-17-5

Detail 22429432

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

23-03-4

Detail 22429430

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

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 22424081

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

11-27-4

Detail 22424083

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

16-37-1

Detail 22424086

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

11-26-1

Detail 22424077

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

36-34-5

Detail 22424088

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in back storage area. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22424082

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22424084

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

36-17-5

Detail 22424079

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked and broken floor tiles in back prep area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22424080

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed four buckets of chicken soup base on floor near kitchen and back storage area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22424085

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22424087

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22424078

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

21-12-4

Detail 22424089

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

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

16-37-1

Detail 21771908

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21771904

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

27-16-4

Detail 21771909

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.

36-32-5

Detail 21771902

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling at the back storage. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21771905

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with oil stored on the floor. PIC removed it. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21771907

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the back area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21771906

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21771903

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the stove at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21533965

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

16-37-1

Detail 21533960

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 21533964

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-03-4

Detail 21533959

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. Operator provided one. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21533967

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling has a hole in the back storage.

50-09-4

Detail 21533958

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21533968

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the back area.

23-03-4

Detail 21533961

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 21533962

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 21533963

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior soiled of reach in freezer in the storage area .

36-27-5

Detail 21533966

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall-soiled right side of the stove.

29-11-4

Detail 21533969

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from handler at the 3 compartment sink.

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21064876

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board is soiled.

50-09-4

Detail 21064877

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-17-4

Detail 20790357

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20790358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed utensils shelving in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

Dec 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 20696402

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Due to COVID need more time Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20696399

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Due to COVID need more time Time Extended

32-17-4

Detail 20696401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20696400

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed utensils shelving in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Time Extended

Sep 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

53A-01-7

Detail 20523089

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-02-4

Detail 20523092

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 20523095

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-03-4

Detail 20523094

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20523088

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of rice / bean etc

22-08-4

Detail 20523090

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven

33-16-4

Detail 20523093

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

32-17-4

Detail 20523091

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

14-17-4

Detail 20523087

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed utensils shelving in the kitchen