Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL GALLITO GRILL

205 SW 8TH AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3466343
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10720655
DBPR license2332396

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bags at front counter reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 to operator via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 5 employees working at the time of inspection and no food manager available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 cook preparing food no hair restraint. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at any of the handwashing sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy grease accumulation by kitchen back door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.