EL GALLITO GRILL
205 SW 8TH AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bags at front counter reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F – Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (112F – Hot Holding); fried chicken (100F – Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Advised operator to set hot box to a higher temperature.
Intermediate 7
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hws by back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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 6 employees working at the time of inspection and no food manager available. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing by back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers raw or undercooked eggs with no consumer advisory, operator printed and placed at front counter during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice, cooked beans, and cooked ribs no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy grease accumulation by kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.