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 dateFebruary 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3593860
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10874019
DBPR license2332396

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 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 3

#13High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a cut moldy red pepper in reach in cooler at cook line.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked eggs, stored in a non-food grade bag in reaching cooler at cook line. Employee removed item from non food grade bag and stored in a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line CHICKEN SOUP (112F – Hot Holding). Employee reheated during inspection to a temperature of 169F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter in handwashing sink an air blower. Employee removed air blower. Observed at rear prep area, a metal tray on top of handwashing sink employee removed tray. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a dry storage area a bowl used to portion sugar.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over prep sink at cook line heavily soiled with grease.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at rear prep area two metal bowls not inverted.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line with deep cut marks and not easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, multiple containers of fry oil and a bag of all purpose flour stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at outside patio ice scoop handle, touching ice in ice machine.

#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at cook line.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing at prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water draining slowly at handwashing sink at front counter.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed a bin of raw chicken in reach in cooler at cook line not covered. Manager covered item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bins of uncooked rice, beans and sugar at dry storage area not labeled..

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.