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THE SPOTTED GALLO

8758 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3652871
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13479228
DBPR license2333212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler sweet plantains (47F – Cold Holding) as per operator since the day before. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler sweet plantains (47F – Cold Holding) as per operator since the day before. Observed raw beef (48F – Cold Holding); raw pork (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); churrasco (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to cook line. As per operator door was constantly opened for rush hour. For less than 4 hrs. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee Marylin and Vanessa, Daniela, Ricardo all hired for less than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Maria, Joel and Pedro expired. On 6/2025 and 1/26. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table across grill. Operator removed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed pair of things inside shredded cabbage container inside walk on cooler. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler at prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to hand sink at washing area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.