Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

GABYS FAMILY RESTAURANT

4890 122ND AVE N STE 1, Pinellas Park, FL 33762

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 16, 2026
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
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.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-28-4

Detail 24516490

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Established using laundry bleach for wiping cloths. Employee discarded replaced all buckets Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24516493

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Keys above microwave

29-11-4

Detail 24516492

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. Bucket acting the water

21-12-4

Detail 24516491

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board employees moved Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24516489

Basic - wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 24056981

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil Inside reach in cooler top shelf. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24056982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs at cook line. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24056979

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

16-59-1

Detail 24056976

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the sanitizer. Employee using a squeeze bottle to add during sanitation process.

14-01-5

Detail 24056980

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside potatoes at cook line. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24056983

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water on prep left side of steam blue. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24056977

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of steak on floor reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24056978

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table left of steam table Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 23515484

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. During inspection observed cook crack raw shelled eggs did not wash hands and continued to cook food and touching spatula. Instructed to wash hands. Washed hands and changed gloves.

03B-01-6

Detail 23515477

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table chicken gravy (112F - Hot Holding) Put back on grill chicken gravy (173F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 23515482

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer at service stations 200+ppm. Employee dumped and refilled now 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23515479

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

41-17-4

Detail 23515481

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23515485

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.employees cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23515475

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One CO2 take not chained. Chained during inspection.

40-06-5

Detail 23515483

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a on top of bag of onions. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23515476

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler used for storage at cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 23515478

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Owner closed Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23515480

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 23063503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler at cook line sausage (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding) potato salad (47 - Cold Holding) Due to overfilling. Owner took and half pan items and added to below. Educated sausage (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (41F - Cold Holding) potato salad (43 - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23063507

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior shelves of walk in fridge.

23-24-4

Detail 23063501

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of back white fridge soiled

29-18-4

Detail 23063509

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain near walk in freezer.

14-11-5

Detail 23063511

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on deli reach in cooler broken.

08B-38-4

Detail 23063504

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream tub on floor of walk in freezer. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 23063506

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

14-69-4

Detail 23063500

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23063510

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Gaskets of the glass cooler at cook line soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 23063502

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23063508

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand alone reach in fridge under microwave. Stand alone white freezer only not fridge area. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23063505

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind hot holding unit

21-07-4

Detail 23063512

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm now 50 ppm . Educated employee added sanitizer Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

12A-27-4

Detail 22693291

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw multiple shell eggs no handwashing. Then touched ready to eat sausage. Educated cook.

03A-02-5

Detail 22693292

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near cook line reach in cooler. feta (53F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); melon (49F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding) owner moved to reach in freezer beside cook line. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22693294

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front bar Hand washing sink has multiple sanitizer buckets inside. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22693293

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line Hand washing sink used for draining water on bottom of cut leafy greens container. Educated

53A-05-6

Detail 22693295

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 employees in back 2 cooks 1 food prep. 3 service personal serving food. No Certifed Food Manager present. Owner showed up mid inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22399837

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove cooking surface Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22399839

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggs and hash browns at cook line left out of temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed during call back inspection owner has a time stamp on the eggs and is now putting the hash browns in the cooler. Owner doesn't have written procedures printed out for Time as a public health control. Time Extended

08B-31-4

Detail 22399838

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish in glass reach in cooler in standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22399840

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 22389469

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22389468

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over au jus sauce in reach in cooler. Owner moved Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22389461

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding) Eggs 80F cold holding Hash browns 68F cold holding Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22389464

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove cooking surface Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22389466

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill a pitcher. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22389472

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ice machine. Manager replaced. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22389460

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggs and hash browns at cook line left out of temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22389473

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22389462

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22389465

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cup and phone on prep table Warning

08B-31-4

Detail 22389467

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish in glass reach in cooler in standing water. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22389463

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near ice machine Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22389458

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22389474

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22389459

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22389471

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22389470

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pancakes mix not covered, gyro cone in freezer Warning

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22092832

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 operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22092830

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 22092829

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not sanitizing. 0PPM reading on test strip.

12B-07-4

Detail 22092828

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and coffee on prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 22092831

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in server area behind bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 22092833

Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil in rear prep area

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 21260192

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding) -butter packet (47F - Cold Holding) Discussed adding to Time as a public health control

22-02-4

Detail 21260185

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 21260186

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Employee wipe dish machine during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21260188

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sweaters on prep table at dry storage area

24-08-4

Detail 21260191

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21260193

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket with food items on floor in walk-in freezer

36-24-5

Detail 21260195

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -next to ice machine Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21260184

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21260194

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 handle in salt at slicer area

23-03-4

Detail 21260189

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speaker box on prep table has accumulation of food residue -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of fryer have accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21260190

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters at front counter

36-27-5

Detail 21260187

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind ice machine has accumulation of dust -wall at slicer has accumulation of food residue -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21260196

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line -container with powder substance in kitchen next to microwave Repeat Violation

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 21002231

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm) Discussed setting up three compartment sink until dish machine is working

03B-01-6

Detail 21002223

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -gravy (124F - Hot Holding retemp at 190 degrees Fahrenheit ) Discussed reheating to 165 degrees Fahrenheit with operator Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21002229

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue -grill top has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21002219

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at hand sink next to ice machine

14-01-5

Detail 21002224

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -foam cup used to scoop sugar at front counter

24-08-4

Detail 21002226

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack -plastic cups at front counter

36-24-5

Detail 21002221

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall at ice machine Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21002228

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21002218

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -stove ovens in kitchen have accumulation of food debris

23-03-4

Detail 21002227

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -four doors reach in cooler has accumulation food residue -speaker box on prep station next to soda fountain syrup has accumulation of food residue -exterior of waffle maker in kitchen -sides of vertical boiler have accumulation of grease -sides of fryer have accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21002222

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -on cook's apron

08B-17-4

Detail 21002220

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed celery over dressing in walk-in cooler Operator rearranged during time of inspection. business Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21002230

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind ice machine has accumulation of dust -wall at waffle maker has accumulation of food residue

42-01-4

Detail 21002225

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21002232

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar at front counter Repeat Violation

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20688406

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue -cutting board next to hand sink in kitchen has accumulation of stain residue Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20688410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -4 door reach in cooler gasket is torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20688407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall to the right of ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20688409

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20688411

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white refrigerator in back storage area -walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20688412

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -rack next to stove at walk-in cooler door has accumulation of food residue -speaker box at prep table has accumulation of food residue Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Observed clean hood filters during during time of inspection. Time Extended

14-20-4

Detail 20688408

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wrapper used as shelf cover with mug at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Time Extended

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 20679332

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 20679320

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee at cooks line cracked raw shell eggs then put on gloves to handle deli ham without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20679331

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage (52°F - Cold Holding); butter (51°F - Cold Holding) butter (62°F - Cold Holding); butter packet (56°F - Cold Holding) Discussed Time as a public health control, ice bathing or placing directly in reach in cooler Emailed Time as a public health control form to operator Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20679322

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top has accumulation of food residue -cutting board next to hand sink in kitchen has accumulation of stain residue Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20679327

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -observed dish scrubber and food particles in hand sink at front counter Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20679316

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20679317

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -at mop sink -at front counter hand sink Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20679318

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cap on prep table in kitchen -jacket on rack with hash browns Operator moved jacket during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20679330

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -4 door reach in cooler gasket is torn Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20679319

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket with chicken on floor in walk-in freezer -cabbage on floor in walk-in cooler Operator moved items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20679325

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall to the right of ice machine. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20679315

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20679326

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white refrigerator in back storage area -walk-in cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20679324

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -rack next to stove at walk-in cooler door has accumulation of food residue -speaker box at prep table has accumulation of food residue Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20679323

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters on table in kitchen Operator covered during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20679328

Basic - Stored food not covered. -gyro cone in walk-in freezer 19 °F Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20679321

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with flour at microwave -squeeze bottle at make table Warning

14-20-4

Detail 20679329

Basic - Wrapper used as shelf cover with mug at front counter Warning