Gazebo Cafe

3000 N Ocean Dr, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Score

High Risk

Gazebo Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On May 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Riviera Beach average 83, so Gazebo Cafe trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken tenders stored over cooked chicken. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line low boy, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023. Advised operator to renew license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer for dish machine. Operator stated product is on back order.

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, In use utensils in standing water 79F. Advised operator of proper storage for in use utensils. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs posted at designated hand sinks.

31B-04-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line low boy, vacuum sealed fish thawed. See stop sale.

06-09-1

Mar 19, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cookline, vacuum packed tuna thawed. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-13-4

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At kitchen, Employee touching dirty dishes then proceeding to touch clean utensils without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. **Warning**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023, Advised operator to renew license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. At kitchen, Business is doing special process, cook chill soups stored in reach in freezer that comes from other kitchen on premises without an approved HACCP plan from DBPR. **Warning**

03G-46-2

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evident by employee using sink to fill container with water for cooking. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At kitchen, no chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**

16-37-1

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, ice machine with mold like substance. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cookline, vacuum packed tuna thawed. See stop sale. **Warning**

06-09-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign to operator. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, Unwashed produce-Avocados stored over macaroni salad. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gazebo Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gazebo Cafe on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gazebo Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gazebo Cafe.

How does Gazebo Cafe compare to other restaurants in Riviera Beach?

Gazebo Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Riviera Beach average of 83.

Has Gazebo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gazebo Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Gazebo Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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